Manager - Global Trade Compliance & Logistics

S&C Electric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

S&C Electric is seeking a Manager - Global Trade Compliance & Logistics to lead outbound logistics, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize global supply chain performance from Chicago, IL.

You will define transportation modes, manage carrier partnerships, drive a 3-year transformation roadmap, and develop a high-performing team while collaborating with Global Logistics Sourcing to achieve cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in global trade compliance and logistics.
• Proven ability to lead a high-performing team.
• Strong knowledge of tariffs, import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement outbound logistics strategies and processes.
• Define transportation modes, carrier selection and routing.
• Oversee transportation management and delivery performance.
• Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with Global Logistics Sourcing to optimize costs.

Skills

Trade compliance

Logistics management

Carrier partnerships

Data analytics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

Logistics software

Job description

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Onsite with flexibility

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $128084 - $169711.3 Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C's annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Manager-Global Trade Compliance & Logistics!

Are you passionate about Trade Compliance & Logistics ? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our Supply & Logistics function. The Manager - Global Trade Compliance & Logistics - is responsible for developing and executing outbound logistics strategies and improvement plans to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of materials to sites, partners, customers, and service centers. This role will oversee transportation management, carrier partnerships, order fulfillment, and delivery performance while ensuring full compliance with global trade regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement outbound logistics strategies, organizational processes, and team members to create a scalable function for growth, while optimizing transportation performance and cost efficiency
• Develop 3-year transformation roadmap to chart the course of global logistics to optimize systems, data, and operating processes
• Define organizational transportation modes, carrier selection, and route planning to enhance service levels and reduce transit times
• Define and utilize logistics technology, data analytics, and automation to enhance visibility and decision-making in outbound logistics
• Conduct risk-based analysis of import-export shipments to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring compliance and safeguarding against regulatory violations.
• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team.
• Role model appropriate and professional workplace behaviors, address/mediate conflicts to restore harmony, and support a positive, healthy and inclusive workplace culture in accordance with S&C's mission, vision, values and guiding principles.
• Manage departmental administrative team member processes including but not limited to recruitment, induction, vacation management, performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and workforce/succession planning.
• Proactively establish, monitor, and hold team members accountable to clear responsibilities and accountabilities, provide ongoing performance feedback, both positive and developmental, address performance gaps in a timely manner, recognize and reward achievements, and initiate decisions for corrective actions and terminations where required.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers and third-party logistics service providers to ensure capacity, high service levels, and optimal pricing, while collaborating with Global Logistics Sourcing.
• Professionally resolve import or export issues with brokers, agencies, and vendors as they arise.
• Continuously evaluate the need for new logistic partnerships while fostering relationships and conducting RFPs when needed.
• Perform or coordinate third-party classifications of products under the Harmonized Tariff System and the Department of Commerce to ensure accurate tariff classifications and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Regularly update import-export compliance manuals and standard operating procedures to reflect current regulations and ensure they are current with import-export requirements relevant to the supply chain.
• Create and maintain documented procedures for all import-export processes to ensure compliance with regulations and operational efficiency.
• Research trade requirements and provide recommendations for process changes to support the company's integration into new regions.
• Provide global supp