International Trade Compliance & Logistics Lead

Scorpion Therapeutics

Michigan

On-site

USD 93,000 - 134,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare day one
401(k) match
Profit sharing
4 weeks vacation
Incentives

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics seeks a Global Logistics Lead to establish and manage partnerships, design SOPs, and own import/export processes.

You will optimize flows, build distributor networks, and drive continuous improvement with KPIs; startup/high-growth experience preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related.
  • 7+ years global logistics/transportation experience, incl. international parcel/express and customs brokerage.
  • Trade compliance expertise (HS classification, valuation, Incoterms) and strong vendor/SLA negotiation.
  • Experience building/scaling logistics programs; create SOPs and drive adoption.
  • Strong analytics (own KPIs) and excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and manage global/regional courier partnerships; negotiate rates, define SLAs, and implement performance scorecards.
  • Design and deploy scalable shipment SOPs (inbound/outbound, inter-site transfers, packaging, temperature control, exception handling) aligned with regulatory standards.
  • Own end-to-end import/export processes (permits, HS classification, Incoterms, valuation, customs broker oversight); resolve customs holds and mitigate risks.
  • Build/manage a network of in-market distributors for testing supplies; define inventory strategies, lead times, and service expectations.
  • Optimize logistics flows (labeling, duties/taxes, tracking, customer communications).
  • Implement shipment visibility tools and exception management for transparency and rapid resolution.
  • Partner cross-functionally (operations, regulatory, quality, commercial) to align logistics strategy.
  • Drive continuous improvement (cost, on-time delivery, cycle time, scalability) and maintain KPI dashboards.
  • Stay current on global trade regulations and best practices.

Skills

Analytics
Negotiation
Vendor management
SLA management
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Responsibilities
  • Establish and manage global/regional courier partnerships; negotiate rates, define SLAs, and implement performance scorecards.
  • Design and deploy scalable shipment SOPs (inbound/outbound, inter-site transfers, packaging, temperature control, exception handling) aligned with regulatory standards.
  • Own end-to-end import/export processes (permits, HS classification, Incoterms, valuation, customs broker oversight); resolve customs holds and mitigate risks.
  • Build/manage a network of in-market distributors for testing supplies; define inventory strategies, lead times, and service expectations.
  • Optimize logistics flows (labeling, duties/taxes, tracking, customer communications).
  • Implement shipment visibility tools and exception management for transparency and rapid resolution.
  • Partner cross-functionally (operations, regulatory, quality, commercial) to align logistics strategy.
  • Drive continuous improvement (cost, on-time delivery, cycle time, scalability) and maintain KPI dashboards.
  • Stay current on global trade regulations and best practices.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related).
  • 7+ years global logistics/transportation experience, including international parcel/express and customs brokerage.
  • Trade compliance expertise (HS classification, valuation, Incoterms) and strong vendor/SLA negotiation.
  • Experience building/scaling logistics programs; create SOPs and drive adoption.
  • Strong analytics (own KPIs) and excellent stakeholder communication.
Preferred
  • IATA DG/IMDG and 49 CFR HAZMAT certifications.
  • Life sciences/diagnostics/biological sample logistics; cold chain experience.
  • Startup/high-growth experience.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
  • US base salary range: $93,000-$134,000; eligible for short- and long-term incentives; healthcare/insurance day one, 401(k) match and profit sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.
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