Global Logistics & Compliance Leader

FS Depot, Inc.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life/Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free, drug-free workplace

Job summary

FS Depot, Inc. is seeking an International Logistics and Compliance Manager in University Park, IL to oversee international freight logistics and compliance for ESG affiliates. You will optimize cross-border transportation, manage documentation, and implement cost-saving strategies.

The role requires strong negotiation and data-analysis skills, extensive knowledge of trade regulations, and experience with ERP systems. This on-site position offers a competitive salary and annual bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in all aspects of international trade compliance.
• Minimum 5 years in Logistics/Freight management.
• Five years’ experience in shipping and international transactions of import/export and Customs regulations a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of export/international trade.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite including Excel; PowerBI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for logistics platform (FreightPOP) for ESG companies and support required changes or upgrades.
• Negotiate and administer enterprise-wide carrier agreements for small parcel and national freight services.
• Negotiate fee structures with freight forwarders and vessel lines.
• Manage the freight payment provider relationship to ensure timely, accurate freight payments.
• Create, lead and support the FSS Logistics task team.
• Lead logistics support for onboarding new Federal Signal affiliates.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for international logistics matters.
• Coordinate and oversee international shipments, related documentation, and country- and customer-specific document organization for ESG affiliates.
• Standardize international logistics best practices across FSS.
• Communicate with U.S. and foreign agencies, including U.S. Customs, the Federal Maritime Commission, and Canadian Customs, as required.
• Publish monthly FSS transportation expense reports summarizing freight spend by mode, destination, and charge type.
• Collaborate with Federal Signal affiliates, forwarders, dealer principals, and customers to resolve international logistics challenges.
• Research and recommend opportunities to reduce logistics costs.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of international banking documents for export shipments.
• Recommend, deploy, and track monthly internal metrics to measure international distributor feedback for ESG Traffic services.
• Identify cost-effective transportation patterns and optimal routes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop, maintain, and deploy the compliance manual.
• Ensure Commercial Letter of Credit documentation meets payment instrument requirements.
• Identify and implement trade compliance best practices, including documentation preparation, harmonized code classification, NAFTA, duty drawback, packaging rules, and security requirements; take corrective action as needed.
• Train FSS employees in trade compliance and documentation requirements.
• Establish, manage, and audit required international shipment recordkeeping.
• Audit international export and import files at company sites on a periodic basis.
• Maintain Power of Attorney forms with brokers, customs agents, and freight forwarders.

Skills

International trade

Logistics management

Export/Import

MS Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Negotiation

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

FS Depot, Inc. is seeking an International Logistics and Compliance Manager in University Park, IL to oversee international freight logistics and compliance for ESG affiliates. You will optimize cross-border transportation, manage documentation, and implement cost-saving strategies.

The role requires strong negotiation and data-analysis skills, extensive knowledge of trade regulations, and experience with ERP systems. This on-site position offers a competitive salary and annual bonus potential.