Manager, Global Logistics Trade Management

Sysco - Houston, TX

Full-time - Manager

Houston, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Manager, Global Logistics Trade Management is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end import carrier selection, tracking, and performance oversight for Sysco's operations across North America. This role ensures compliance with import and export regulations while providing operational support and expertise to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in logistics operations. The manager will collaborate with various stakeholders, including third-party service providers, to maintain service and cost expectations, and will support project-based initiatives to develop internal controls and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end import carrier selection and performance oversight for Sysco entities in North America.
• Ensure compliance with import, export, and supply chain security laws and regulations.
• Support the development of internal controls, manuals, SOPs, and communications for logistics operations.
• Assist in auditing the Trade Compliance Program to meet regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with third-party service providers to ensure compliance with shipping requirements and logistics expectations.
• Maintain oversight of supply chain product flow from origin to destination, ensuring service and cost expectations are met.
• Support supply chain modeling for international trade through analysis and recommendations.
• Manage daily oversight of Global Trade Management freight costs and ensure market-relevant pricing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in imports/exports managing containerized cargo.
• Solid understanding of HTS regulations, U.S. CBP, FDA, and other government agency clearances.
• Experience with import-export documentation and compliance.
• Demonstrated project management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in International Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience in cold-chain logistics and service functions within a supply chain organization.
• Familiarity with LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Bilingual or multilingual capabilities.

Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan
• Retirement plan
• Product purchase discounts