Logistics Manager

Motorola Solutions; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental & family leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Illinois is seeking a seasoned Global Logistics Manager to lead domestic and international freight, optimize costs, and ensure on-time delivery within a hybrid Chicagoland role.

You will partner with Purchasing, Trade Compliance, and Logistics teams to manage HTS/COO classifications, supplier relationships, and ERP data, while guiding a small team of Global Logistics Coordinators to drive compliance and performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in import, export and global logistics.
• Familiar with Customs Clearance and Trade compliance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics management.
• Travel <10% may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international freight carriers while minimizing costs.
• Oversee logistics operations, freight, and carrier management.
• Ensure timely delivery of purchase and sales orders with proper documentation.
• Maintain HTS/COO/ECCN classifications and update ERP data.
• Support export controls and compliance with stakeholders.
• Lead a team of Global Logistics Coordinators.
• Review shipping invoices and optimize procedures.

Skills

Excellent English

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Decisive

Multi-tasking

ERP systems

Education

Degree or College Diploma in International Business or related field

CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) designation or equivalent

ISM/CPSM/CCLP/APICS CLTD designation preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Export/Trade software

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

In Global Procurement, we don’t just manage a supply chain; we build the lifelines that connect people in their moments of greatest need. Every component we source and every partnership we forge directly impacts the reliability of the communication systems used by police, fire, and emergency services worldwide. We are a team of strategic orchestrators, navigating a complex global landscape to ensure that when the call for help comes, the technology is ready. Join us in building a more resilient world. The Procurement team is moving beyond traditional sourcing goals to create value for the enterprise by improving profitability, increasing supplier collaboration, and supporting new solution development. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations within the enterprise. The Global Procurement team is evolving from more traditional sourcing and procurement goals by looking beyond simple cost savings and creating value for the corporation by improving product profitability, increasing supplier collaboration and leveraging supplier roadmaps to bring new solutions to our business partners. We are a client focused team designed to bring value and help lead innovations, revenue and savings within the business.

Job Description

NOTE: This is a hybrid role - Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work from the office up to 3 days per week. While we have multiple offices, our Elgin, IL location is strongly preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for logistics and trade operations supporting Silvus Technologies.
• Responsible for logistics operations, freight, and carrier management as well as supporting the distribution channels.
• Monitor and ensure delivery of all purchase orders, sales orders, including all documentation, system updates, and internal and external communication
• Make and record determination of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications and Export Control Classification Numbers updating related databases and data elements in ERP systems (HTS, COO, and ECCN among others).
• Provide support to Vendor’s inquiry
• Coordinate the brokerage and forwarders interface
• Record keeping
• Supporting global compliance initiatives
• Attention to details for shipping documents.
• Complete freight and logistics costing analysis, reporting and RFP/Bid processes to understand and manage freight costs.
• Manages security compliance data elements (PIP, CT-PAT, Denied Party Screening, etc.)
• Collaborate with business partners and Trade Manager to understand the impact of export controls and compliance
• Manage requirements to support freight forwarders and collect shipments.
• Provide subject matter expertise to teams exploring new international opportunities and projects
• Work closely with the Purchasing team to ensure freight inbound from suppliers is mode and spend optimized
• Consults with Customer Order Management to support the customer’s logistics requirements.
• Manage and motivate a team of Global Logistics Coordinators to ensure cost effective on-time customer delivery.
• Coordinate and manage all domestic and international freight carriers, inbound and outbound while minimizing freight costs as well as increasing service.
• Review and approve shipping invoices.
• Own, train, maintenance, and manage local compliance Manager freight tables, weights, dimension and other shipping related ERP settings to ensure accurate shipping procedures.
• Responsible for internal communications and presentations related to key performance metrics, program updates and on-going program information
• Select, hire, and evaluate employee performance to determine training and develop requirements to enhance performance, increase skills and improve work product.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated person who enjoys challenges and working in a fast-paced environment with a daily sense of urgency.
• Taking initiative to solve problems and deliver results
• Detail oriented with a willingness to adapt and be flexible in a growing company
• Analytical/analysis skills
• Ability to resolve issues between internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to act decisively to resolve problems
• Ability to multi-task and juggle priorities along with strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems.

Education

• Degree or College Diploma within International Business or related field is preferred.

Preferred Certification

• CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) designation, an equivalent credential, or active progress toward achieving one.
• Business Degree and ISM or CPSM or CCLP or APICS (CLTD) designation is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in import, export and global logistics.
• Familiar with Customs Clearance and Trade compliance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a logistics management.
• Some travel may be required <10%.

Target Base Salary Range

$100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, trade compliance or supply chain.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
• Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

• Under 10%

Position Type Experienced Referral Payment Plan Yes

U.S. Benefits include

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS OVERVIEW

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Learn more at www.motorolasolutions.com.