Global Import & Export Supervisor – Supply Chain Lead

Briggs & Stratton; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Supervisor Supply Chain to lead import/export for the Billy Goat service/aftermarket business at the Munnsville facility. You will drive compliance, coordinate with external vendors, and manage distributor and supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

This role requires strong leadership and export compliance knowledge, with a focus on cost-efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• At least five years of import and export experience.
• Knowledge of purchasing, negotiation techniques, quality and supplier relationship development.
• Familiarity with global customs and oversee freight requirements.
• ERP and/or WMS software experience, SAP preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills to effectively work with a diverse group of people in a team environment.
• High level understanding of high volume, continuous process manufacturing.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Managing importation/exportation administration for a region’s inventory replenishment and international distributor sales.
• Partnering with outside manufacturers and establishing strategy and objectives for staff to ensure a high level of customer service coupled with cost efficient operating procedures.
• Managing distributor relationships and supplier relationships, ensuring they follow the delivery of products within the agreed lead-time and agreed specifications and quality.
• Working with our third party logistics providers and internal customers on a continuous improvement process to optimize shipments, scheduling and order processing focused on cost reduction and service improvements.
• Providing a high level interface between suppliers and internal customers to resolve any functional, supply or commercial issues.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining manuals and written procedures for import and export compliance activities.
• Providing technical support on issues related to import/export compliance.
• Maintaining complete and up-to-date understanding of export administration regulations, customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedule and company products.
• Serving as contact for the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs and oversees freight forwarder and broker processes.
• Interacting with the legal team as regulatory issues dictate and providing training to support compliance initiatives.
• Performing some managerial responsibilities which may include: planning,assigning and directing work; interviewing, hiring and coaching employees; assists with performance management process.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP/WMS

Job description

Briggs & Stratton is seeking a Supervisor Supply Chain to lead import/export for the Billy Goat service/aftermarket business at the Munnsville facility. You will drive compliance, coordinate with external vendors, and manage distributor and supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

This role requires strong leadership and export compliance knowledge, with a focus on cost-efficient operations.