Global Logistics & Trade Compliance Leader

Elgin Sweeper Company; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Insurance (health, life, dental, etc.)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Smoke-free workplace

Job summary

FS Depot is seeking an International Logistics and Compliance Manager to oversee global freight operations and compliance for Federal Signal ESG affiliates. The role requires strong negotiation skills, data analysis, and leadership of the internal logistics team.

The position offers annual bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary ranges reflect the responsibilities of managing international trade and regulatory compliance for multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in all aspects of international trade compliance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Logistics/Freight management.
• Five years’ experience in shipping and international transactions of import/export and Customs regulations a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Excel (V-Lookups, pivot tables, formulas). PowerBI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for logistics platform (FreightPOP).
• Negotiate and administer enterprise-wide carrier agreements for small parcel and national freight services.
• Negotiate fee structures with freight forwarders and vessel lines.
• Manage freight payment provider relationships for timely payments.
• Create, lead and support the FSS Logistics task team.
• Lead logistics support for onboarding new Federal Signal affiliates.
• Coordinate and oversee international shipments and documentation.
• Publish monthly transportation expense reports by mode and destination.
• Develop and deploy compliance manuals and trade documentation procedures.
• Train employees in trade compliance and documentation requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

JD Edwards ERP

Job description

FS Depot is seeking an International Logistics and Compliance Manager to oversee global freight operations and compliance for Federal Signal ESG affiliates. The role requires strong negotiation skills, data analysis, and leadership of the internal logistics team.

The position offers annual bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. Salary ranges reflect the responsibilities of managing international trade and regulatory compliance for multiple entities.