Global Logistics Leader - International Operations

TARGAN Inc; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TARGAN Inc is seeking a Global Logistics Manager in Raleigh, NC to lead planning, coordination, and execution of global logistics operations for equipment, components, consumables, and service shipments across domestic and international supply chains. You will manage logistics partner relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and align logistics with manufacturing and customer priorities.

Requires 5+ years in international shipping and strong ERP/TMS/WMS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, International Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in international shipping, specifically importing and exporting in Latin American, Oceania, and Asia.
• Experience managing international shipments, customs brokerage, freight forwarders, specialized freight, crating, and carrier relationships.
• Strong understanding of import/export documentation, Incoterms, customs clearance, tariff classification, trade compliance requirements, and international shipment controls.
• Proficiency with ERP, TMS, WMS, and/or freight management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global logistics strategies that support growth, manufacturing operations, field installations, customer support, and international expansion.
• Manage inbound and outbound transportation for capital equipment, machine components, spare parts, consumables, demonstration units, and service materials across domestic and international lanes.
• Negotiate rates, contracts, and service agreements with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, crating providers, third-party logistics providers, and specialized equipment handlers.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs documentation, Incoterms, tariff classification, country-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory or quality requirements for animal health and technology-related shipments.
• Partner with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, engineering, quality, field service, commercial, finance, and customer success teams to align logistics execution with priorities.
• Monitor logistics KPIs including on-time delivery, freight cost, transit time, customs clearance, carrier performance, shipment accuracy, damage claims, and service responsiveness.
• Establish scalable logistics processes, standard work, dashboards, and controls to improve shipment visibility and global deployment of systems.
• Resolve logistics disruptions such as delays, holds, documentation issues, damage claims, urgent spare-parts, and customer-critical service needs.
• Demonstrated experience managing field service or technical operations teams and developing field-based direct reports.
• Financial management experience including budgeting, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, execution-focused, and results-oriented.

Job description

TARGAN Inc is seeking a Global Logistics Manager in Raleigh, NC to lead planning, coordination, and execution of global logistics operations for equipment, components, consumables, and service shipments across domestic and international supply chains. You will manage logistics partner relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and align logistics with manufacturing and customer priorities.

Requires 5+ years in international shipping and strong ERP/TMS/WMS experience.