Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager

Gabby; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision

Employer-paid short-term and long-term

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program and Chapl

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Gabriella White is seeking a Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager in Pelham, AL to lead the logistics office, manage shipments, and ensure DOT and HTS compliance. The role collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and 3PLs to optimize service, cost, and compliance while improving overall logistics performance.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership, analytical skills, and a minimum of 5 years in transportation or logistics, plus experience negotiating freight terms and familiarity

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• 5+ years in transportation or logistics
• 3+ years in negotiating prices
• Knowledge of DOT compliance and regulations
• Mathematical analysis for transportation scenarios
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with ERP systems such as SYSPRO
• International freight compliance experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads the logistics office team and holds overall responsibility for logistics performance.
• Communicates with transportation vendors, carriers, and 3PL partners to support service, cost, and compliance goals.
• Oversees transportation of products to ensure adherence to inbound and outbound freight strategies.
• Manages DOT compliance requirements and supports adherence to applicable transportation regulations.
• Manages and schedules dock appointments for pick-up and delivery to support efficient freight flow.
• Develops and tracks transportation metrics and reports results to leadership.
• Calculates freight factors, analyzes freight data, and submits recommendations for approval.
• Ensures adherence to import and export compliance requirements.
• Assists with SKU creation by applying NMFC and HTS codes appropriately.
• Assists in developing transportation strategy for inbound and outbound freight movement.

Skills

Logistics experience

Negotiation skills

DOT compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

SYSPRO ERP

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Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager

Full Time Management Pelham, AL, US

Job Description

We’re seeking a results-driven Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager to lead logistics office operations, shipment coordination, carrier management, freight routing, logistics performance, and import/export compliance. This role supports efficient inbound and outbound freight movement while ensuring adherence to DOT, CBP, HTS code, CPSC, and related transportation requirements.

The ideal candidate is hands‑on, analytical, and comfortable leading logistics execution while partnering with internal teams, transportation vendors, carriers, and 3PL partners to improve service, cost, compliance, and overall logistics performance.

Who We Are

Gabriella White is home to our family of brands - Gabby, Summer Classics, and Wendy Jane. We are growing in all areas of the business and are proud to be family‑owned and operated since 1987. Together, we furnish life's best moments, from the every day to the exceptional. We are united by our vision as well as our collective spirit and our culture is shaped by our core values: Dedication – Enthusiasm – Synergy – Integrity – Goal‑Oriented – Nimble, or simply put DESIGN.

As a premier innovator, manufacturer, and retailer of luxury furniture and accessories, our brands are loved by designers and design‑minded consumers for creating timeless outdoor living and transitional, eclectic furniture and accessories for every part of the home. We’re always looking for talented people to join our team and grow together.

What We Offer

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• Employer‑paid short‑and‑long‑term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months
• Employee Assistance Program and Chaplain Services to support mental and emotional well‑being
• Paid sick leave, vacation, holidays, and parental time

What You Do

• Leads the logistics office team and holds overall responsibility for logistics performance.
• Communicates with transportation vendors, carriers, and 3PL partners to support service, cost, and compliance goals.
• Oversees transportation of products to ensure adherence to inbound and outbound freight strategies.
• Manages DOT compliance requirements and supports adherence to applicable transportation regulations.
• Manages and schedules dock appointments for pick‑up and delivery to support efficient freight flow.
• Develops and tracks transportation metrics and reports results to leadership.
• Calculates freight factors, analyzes freight data, and submits recommendations for approval.
• Ensures adherence to import and export compliance requirements.
• Assists with SKU creation by applying NMFC and HTS codes appropriately.
• Assists in developing transportation strategy for inbound and outbound freight movement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required with some college preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in transportation or logistics required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in negotiating prices required
• Knowledge of DOT compliance and regulations
• Mathematical analysis skills required for transportation scenarios
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required
• Advanced knowledge of MS Outlook, Excel and Word required
• SYSPRO or related ERP system experience preferred
• International freight compliance experience preferred.

Safety

All employees are expected to always conduct themselves in a safe manner and to ensure that their actions do not place themselves or others at risk. Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Working safely is a fundamental condition of employment. Every employee is responsible for following all safety policies, proced