Manager - Global Trade Compliance & Logistics

S&C Electric Company

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 128,000 - 170,000

Full time

10 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Savings
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

S&C Electric Company seeks a Manager - Global Trade Compliance & Logistics to lead inbound/outbound logistics, drive global trade compliance, and optimize performance across regions. The role oversees transportation, carrier partnerships, order fulfillment, and regulatory adherence to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of materials to sites and customers.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in import/export or global trade, plus 5+ years in leadership within a Supply & Logistics function.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field
  • Strong understanding of international trade laws and compliance requirements
  • Experience leading a supply chain or logistics function and teams
  • Proficiency with ERP/TMS and data analytics tools
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement outbound logistics strategies for scalable growth
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing supply & logistics team
  • Manage carrier relationships and optimize pricing and capacity
  • Ensure compliance with global trade regulations across regions
  • Create KPIs, dashboards, and budgets to drive continuous improvements
  • Provide training on import/export processes and regulatory changes

Skills

Leadership experience
Excellent communication
Analytical skills
Project management
Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics
Master’s degree in International Trade

Tools

ERP Systems (Oracle)
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Global Trade Management systems
Microsoft PowerBI
Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)

Job description

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


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 inbound & 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


Outbound Logistics Strategic Leadership & Execution


  • 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.



Leadership & People Management


  • 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.



Carrier/Vendor Relationships


  • 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.



Global Trade Compliance


  • 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 support to other business units and advise on trade compliance and logistics issues across different regions to ensure cohesive and compliant operations worldwide.

  • Participates in new product management groups, identifying import-export requirements early in the product development process.



KPI & Budget Support


  • Develop and analyze internal and carrier Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), logistic dashboards, and reports to assess performance and drive improvements.

  • Manage the department budget, ensuring projects are delivered within budget and identifying resource and equipment costs for projects.



Training & Awareness


  • Develop and conduct training programs on import-export processes, customs valuation, classifications, INCO terms, and origin concepts to enhance awareness and compliance among team members.

  • Stay current with import/export regulations as they pertain to S&C’s supply chain.

  • Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.



What You’ll Need To Succeed


  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

  • 7+ years of experience in import/export or global trade compliance roles, with a strong background in logistics and supply chain management.

  • 5+ years of leadership experience within a Supply & Logistics function.

  • In-depth understanding of international trade laws, customs regulations, and compliance requirements.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience working in a compliance-related role, especially one involving export compliance.

  • Sound business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues, and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.

  • Great communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, from management to support staff. Creative and persuasive in communicating how interventions can improve current practices.

  • Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.

  • Great organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling key demands.

  • Sound leadership skills with an ability to lead, guide, mentor, and delegate to deliver results, build teams and capabilities, embrace change, drive decisions and results, embrace culture and inclusion, and exhibit integrity.

  • Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI. Experience with developing or using digital tools.

  • Experience with ERP Systems, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Global Trade Management systems



Preferred


  • Master’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field

  • Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

  • Experience using an ERP platform, preferably Oracle, and Oracle Transportation Management module (OTM).

  • Brokerage license, brokerage experience, and auditing experience.

  • Experience in classifying harmonized tariff codes and ECCNs.

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.



S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):


  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)

  • Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave


Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).



S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at TAsupport@sandc.com .



About Us

In 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure across the world.


With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.


S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.

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