Strategic Global Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager

RBC Bearings Incorporated; Oxford (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

RBC Bearings is seeking a Logistics Manager to provide strategic leadership for global transportation, customs brokerage, and trade compliance across 45+ divisions. You will optimize cost performance, manage carriers, and drive enterprise-wide logistics strategy from Oxford, CT.

The role requires 8+ years in logistics leadership, knowledge of HTS, bonds, and USMCA compliance, with travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business or related field.
• 8+ years of logistics, transportation and trade compliance leadership.
• Experience with multinational manufacturing organizations.
• Expertise in global logistics involving China, Mexico, Canada, India, Taiwan and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate logistics and transportation strategy across all divisions (air, ocean, parcel, LTL, TL, rail).
• Manage customs brokers, freight forwarders and providers to ensure global trade compliance.
• Govern HTS classification and tariff mitigation including FTZ opportunities and duty drawback.
• Oversee Customs Bonds and surety relationships for import compliance across divisions.
• Lead USMCA and other trade agreement activities and documentation.
• Ensure compliance docs for international shipping per Incoterms and security protocols.

Skills

Customs brokerage knowledge

HTS classification

Country of origin

Customs bonds management

Air & ocean freight

Freight forwarder management

Vessel scheduling & capacity planning

Logistics analytics

ERP/MRP systems (AS400)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

RBC Bearings is seeking a Logistics Manager to provide strategic leadership for global transportation, customs brokerage, and trade compliance across 45+ divisions. You will optimize cost performance, manage carriers, and drive enterprise-wide logistics strategy from Oxford, CT.

The role requires 8+ years in logistics leadership, knowledge of HTS, bonds, and USMCA compliance, with travel up to 25% as needed.