Global Supply Chain Supervisor – Import/Export & Compliance

Briggs & Stratton; Village of Munnsville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Munnsville, NY is hiring a Supervisor, Supply Chain to oversee import/export activities for the Billy Goat service/aftermarket line at the Munnsville facility, ensuring compliance and timely deliveries. You will lead a team, manage distributor and supplier relationships, coordinate with 3PLs, and drive continuous improvement in shipments, scheduling and order processing.

The role requires five years of import/export experience, SAP/ERP/WMS experience, strong leadership, and

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.
• Proficiency in email, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for working with diverse teams.
• Ability to lead a team in high-volume, continuous process manufacturing.
• Fluent in English as the primary language of responsibility.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing importation/exportation administration for inventory replenishment and international distributor sales.
• Partnering with outside manufacturers and establishing strategy and objectives for staff to ensure service and cost efficiency.
• Managing distributor and supplier relationships to meet lead times, specs and quality.
• Collaborating with third-party logistics providers to optimize shipments, scheduling and order processing.
• Providing a high-level interface between suppliers and internal customers to resolve issues.
• Developing and maintaining manuals and procedures for import/export compliance.
• Providing technical support on import/export compliance issues.
• Maintaining knowledge of export administration, customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedule, and products.
• Serving as contact for the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Customs; overseeing freight forwarder/broker processes.
• Interacting with the legal team on regulatory issues and training for compliance initiatives.
• Performing managerial duties including planning, hiring, coaching, and supporting performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team management

Communication

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business

Tools

SAP

ERP software

WMS software

Job description

Briggs & Stratton in Munnsville, NY is hiring a Supervisor, Supply Chain to oversee import/export activities for the Billy Goat service/aftermarket line at the Munnsville facility, ensuring compliance and timely deliveries. You will lead a team, manage distributor and supplier relationships, coordinate with 3PLs, and drive continuous improvement in shipments, scheduling and order processing.

The role requires five years of import/export experience, SAP/ERP/WMS experience, strong leadership, and