Global Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager

FPC Franchise; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Equity package

Job summary

FPC Franchise in Devens, MA is seeking a Global Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager to own end-to-end logistics and compliance, overseeing inbound/outbound freight, customs, and ITAR/EAR compliance.

You will lead a small team, drive cost-effective carrier contracts, develop a tariff impact model, and ensure safe handling of hazardous materials such as titanium powder, while building scale across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive logistics and/or trade compliance experience, including at least five years in a senior or director-level role with direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience building or leading a logistics function with significant freight-spend responsibility; experience managing $50 million or more is preferred.
• Deep expertise in U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR, customs compliance, and international trade requirements.
• Proven track record of managing TMS implementations, carrier contract negotiations, and third-party logistics performance programs.
• Experience with hazardous materials logistics, including DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
• Strong financial acumen, including freight cost modeling, tariff impact analysis, and budget ownership.
• Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to operate as a peer to senior business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the company’s global logistics strategy, including carrier relationships, inbound freight programs, outbound customer shipments, and third-party logistics and warehousing partnerships.
• Lead all freight contract negotiations—including parcel, LTL, FTL, air freight, and ocean freight—to deliver competitive rates, capacity assurance, and strong service-level performance.
• Own the full trade compliance program, including HS/HTS classification, country-of-origin determination, ITAR and EAR compliance, USTR filings, denied-party screening, and duty drawback opportunities.
• Manage customs brokerage relationships and ensure all import and export declarations are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable U.S. and international regulations.
• Develop and maintain the tariff impact model; partner with Finance and Procurement to quantify and mitigate tariff exposure across active and pipeline spend categories.
• Oversee all hazardous materials logistics, including titanium powder handling, packaging compliance, and carrier certifications, with a focus on maintaining zero regulatory incidents.
• Manage demurrage, detention, and carrier performance claims; maintain KPI dashboards for on-time delivery, freight cost per unit, and claim resolution.
• Implement and manage a Transportation Management System or equivalent toolset to improve visibility, optimization, and reporting across the logistics network.
• Build, lead, and develop the Logistics & Trade Compliance team, initially consisting of a Trade Compliance Specialist and an Import/Export Coordinator, with a clear plan for future growth.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training, standard operating procedures, and audit-readiness programs across Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering.
• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert and escalation point for all trade and logistics regulatory matters, including ITAR classification, export license applications, and customs audits.

Skills

Logistics management

Trade compliance

Leadership

Negotiation

Budget ownership

Tariff impact analysis

Project management

Regulatory knowledge ITAR/EAR

Hazardous materials logistics

Carrier contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Supply Chain / Logistics / International Business

Tools

Epicor

SAP GTS

Amber Road

Job description

Global Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager

Annual Base Salary Range: $123,000–$160,000

Full-time, On-site, Devens, MA

About Us

We are a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company reshaping how critical products are made. Our vertically integrated capabilities combine scalable additive manufacturing, precision machining, and advanced digital infrastructure to deliver end-to-end production solutions for the aerospace, defense, medical, and other essential industries.

Our team brings deep expertise in manufacturing, materials science, software, automation, and operations, united by a shared commitment to quality, curiosity, and accountability. We foster an inclusive culture where employees take ownership, solve meaningful problems, and continuously learn because we believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes.

Job Purpose

The Global Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager owns the company’s end-to-end logistics and trade compliance function. This includes inbound and outbound freight, customs brokerage, carrier contract management, third-party logistics and warehousing relationships, hazardous materials handling—including titanium powder—demurrage management, and the full trade compliance program, including USTR filings, tariff strategy, ITAR/DFARS compliance, and country-of-origin documentation.

Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain and operating as a peer to the Global Category Managers, this leader will initially manage a Trade Compliance Specialist and an Import/Export Coordinator while building and scaling the function as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and continuously develop the company’s global logistics strategy, including carrier relationships, inbound freight programs, outbound customer shipments, and third-party logistics and warehousing partnerships.
• Lead all freight contract negotiations—including parcel, LTL, FTL, air freight, and ocean freight—to deliver competitive rates, capacity assurance, and strong service-level performance.
• Own the full trade compliance program, including HS/HTS classification, country-of-origin determination, ITAR and EAR compliance, USTR filings, denied-party screening, and duty drawback opportunities.
• Manage customs brokerage relationships and ensure all import and export declarations are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable U.S. and international regulations.
• Develop and maintain the tariff impact model; partner with Finance and Procurement to quantify and mitigate tariff exposure across active and pipeline spend categories.
• Oversee all hazardous materials logistics, including titanium powder handling, packaging compliance, and carrier certifications, with a focus on maintaining zero regulatory incidents.
• Manage demurrage, detention, and carrier performance claims; maintain KPI dashboards for on-time delivery, freight cost per unit, and claim resolution.
• Implement and manage a Transportation Management System or equivalent toolset to improve visibility, optimization, and reporting across the logistics network.
• Build, lead, and develop the Logistics & Trade Compliance team, initially consisting of a Trade Compliance Specialist and an Import/Export Coordinator, with a clear plan for future growth.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training, standard operating procedures, and audit-readiness programs across Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering.
• Serve as the company’s subject matter expert and escalation point for all trade and logistics regulatory matters, including ITAR classification, export license applications, and customs audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive logistics and/or trade compliance experience, including at least five years in a senior or director-level role with direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience building or leading a logistics function with significant freight-spend responsibility; experience managing $50 million or more is preferred.
• Deep expertise in U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR, customs compliance, and international trade requirements.
• Proven track record of managing TMS implementations, carrier contract negotiations, and third-party logistics performance programs.
• Experience with hazardous materials logistics, including DOT, IATA, and IMDG regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to build, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
• Strong financial acumen, including freight cost modeling, tariff impact analysis, and budget ownership.
• Outstanding communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to operate as a peer to senior business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, medical device, or advanced manufacturing environments, particularly those operating under ITAR or DFARS requirements.
• Prior experience building a logistics or trade compliance function from an early stage within a high-growth environment.
• Familiarity with titanium, reactive metals, or other hazardous materials logistics in a manufacturing setting.
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker, CUSECO, or equivalent trade compliance certification.
• Experience managing ocean freight contracts and international trade lanes at significant scale.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and trade compliance platforms such as Epicor, SAP GTS, Amber Road, or similar.
• CPSM, APICS CSCP, or an equivalent supply chain certification.

Compensation and Benefits

The company offers a competitive salary and equity package. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

The company also provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; generous paid time off; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Annual Base Salary Range: $123,000–$160,000