Transport and Customs Manager

Festo SE & Co. KG; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Global network in a family-owned firm

Job summary

Festo Corporation is seeking a Head of Transport Operations & Customs in Mason, Ohio, to lead North America transportation, customs, and logistics support activities. You will drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and guide continuous improvement across teams and processes.

The role requires deep knowledge of transport and FTZ regulations, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering KPI-based performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Several years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, customs, or trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of transportation processes, customs regulations incl. FTZ, and logistics service provider management.
• Experience with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and operational compliance processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with a passion for developing people and driving change.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Transport Operations, Customs Operations, and Logistics Support teams.
• Ensure efficient inbound and outbound transportation processes and carrier performance management.
• Oversee customs and FTZ operations, broker management, import/export documentation, and compliance activities as well as export control procedures.
• Drive KPI-based performance management across cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Manage logistics service providers and support transportation tenders and contract reviews.
• Lead digitalization, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary interface between Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, IT, and external logistics partners / customs authorities.
• Develop and coach a high-performing team based on clear actions, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Change management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Job description

Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.

Head of Transport and Customs

14991

Mason

Full Time

Supply Chain Management & Logistics

Location: Mason, Ohio

At Festo, we connect the world through innovative automation solutions. We are looking for an experienced Head of Transport Operations & Customs to lead our transportation, customs, and logistics support activities in North America while driving operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead Transport Operations, Customs Operations, and Logistics Support teams.
• Ensure efficient inbound and outbound transportation processes and carrier performance management.
• Oversee customs and FTZ operations, broker management, import/export documentation, and compliance activities as well as export control procedures.
• Drive KPI-based performance management across cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Manage logistics service providers and support transportation tenders and contract reviews.
• Lead digitalization, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary interface between Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, IT, and external logistics partners / customs authorities.
• Develop and coach a high-performing team based on clear actions, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Several years of leadership experience in transportation, logistics, customs, or trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of transportation processes, customs regulations incl. FTZ, and logistics service provider management.
• Experience with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and operational compliance processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership abilities with a passion for developing people and driving change.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.

What We Offer

• Leadership role with regional impact.
• Opportunity to shape the future logistics and customs organization within Festo North America.
• Collaborative, international environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

Festo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Your global benefits at a glance:

A strong team by your side

Freedom to drive your ideas forward

Develop innovative solutions with real impact

Be part of a global network – in a family-owned company

Attractive compensation and additional benefits