Logistics & Trade Compliance Leader

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

Job description

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