Manager of Customs Compliance and Transportation

Groundworks Operations - Portage, IN

Full-time - Manager

Portage, IN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Manager of Customs Compliance and Transportation at Groundworks will oversee domestic transportation and importing processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency. This role offers the opportunity to build a department from the ground up and contribute significantly to a growing business. The manager will lead strategic initiatives, manage day-to-day activities, and collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize transportation and customs operations.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead strategic initiatives related to Customs compliance and domestic and international transportation activity.
• Develop and implement a compliance program ensuring adherence to all applicable Customs and governmental regulations.
• Collaborate with carriers to secure optimum freight rates.
• Manage all day-to-day Customs and transportation-related activities.
• Drive cost reduction in transportation and customs spend.
• Research and assign harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) numbers and maintain a product database with classification justifications.
• Ensure accurate product country of origin and labeling text.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand transportation needs.
• Develop and maintain service provider and carrier KPI scorecards.
• Execute an annual transportation RFQ and serve as a strategic partner for shipping projects.
• Identify transportation process improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Customs Broker.
• Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain related field required or applicable work experience preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in Customs and domestic/international transportation.
• 3+ years of management experience in a similar role.
• Understanding of import and export regulations for the U.S. and foreign countries.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and financial leadership skills.
• Consistent history of surpassing objectives and delivering exceptional results.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, with Excel super user skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management, budget, and predictive cost analytics.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation with lucrative bonus potential.
• Equity opportunities.
• Best-in-class training programs.
• Advanced leadership training opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, Optical insurance.
• Long/Short Term Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company match after applicable waiting periods.
• Paid time off including 6 holidays after applicable waiting period.