International Traffic Supervisor

Description

• Maintain an organized database of shipments, trade compliance records, and carrier performance metrics.
• Analyze completed sales orders to identify consolidation opportunities, reducing shipping costs while optimizing delivery schedules.
• Process Improvement & Collaboration: Work closely with the Manager – Global Trade Compliance & Logistics to enhance supply chain efficiencies.
• Cost & Freight Analysis: Support international and domestic freight quoting, ensuring competitive pricing and optimized shipping solutions.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Freight Booking & Transportation Management: Arrange and coordinate shipments with multiple carriers, 3PL partners, and freight forwarders.
• Develop strong relationships with logistics providers to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain proactive communication with Inside Sales, ensuring order accuracy, proper instructions, and seamless coordination.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects, helping refine systems, workflows, and logistics strategies.
• Shipment Tracking & Issue Resolution: Monitor and trace shipments, proactively identifying delays or discrepancies.
• Import & Export Documentation: Accurately prepare and review essential trade documents, ensuring compliance with company, customer, and government regulations.
• Verify that all imports comply with applicable trade agreements and import restrictions
• Oversee the preparation of invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, customs declarations, and other required documents.
• Shipping Coordination: Manage global and domestic shipments (ground, ocean, and air) with precision, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation.
• Regulatory Compliance & Record Keeping: Ensure precise documentation and adherence to S&C Policies, Procedures, and U.S. CFR standards.
• Review carrier invoices, identify discrepancies, and manage approvals for accurate payment processing.
• Review import entries for accuracy in tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and duty payments
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to track material availability and packing schedules, preventing delays.
• Communicate timely resolutions to customers, vendors, and internal teams to maintain seamless operations.
• Interpret sales team notes and order details to execute the correct shipping, billing, and compliance methodologies.
• Optimize transportation modes based on cost, urgency, and product requirements.
• Efficiently utilize Oracle and OTM enterprise management tools for order processing and shipment execution.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required
• Ensure adherence to trade compliance policies, reducing risks associated with international shipments.

Requirements

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others
• Regulatory Compliance Expertise: Familiarity with customs clearance, import/export laws, tariffs, and trade agreements (e.g., USMCA, INCOTERMS, CFR, HTS codes).
• Negotiation & Vendor Management: Ability to work with suppliers, carriers, and 3PL partners to secure competitive pricing and reliable shipping solutions.
• Cross-Cultural & Global Business Expertise: Understanding of international trade dynamics, market trends, and cultural nuances for effective supplier management.
• Shipment Coordination & Freight Optimization: Ability to manage bookings, track cargo, and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Exposure to customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or international supplier coordination.
• Ability to implement process improvements and cost-saving strategies in logistics operations.
• Customer Service & Stakeholder Communication: Strong interpersonal skills for liaising with clients, customs officials, and internal teams to facilitate seamless operations.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge: In-depth understanding of global supply chain operations, trade routes, and transportation methods.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or International Business (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Enterprise Software Proficiency: Experience with ERP (Oracle, SAP), transportation management systems (OTM, TMS), and data analytics tools.
• 3 to 5 years of Logistics/Supply/Shipping experience.
• Previous work with manufacturing, distribution, or multinational companies handling cross-border logistics.
• Financial Acumen: Experience in reviewing carrier invoices, managing freight costs, and identifying discrepancies for resolution.
• Multi-Tasking & Attention to Detail: Capability to process multiple shipments simultaneously, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess supply chain inefficiencies, resolve shipping discrepancies, and enhance operational workflow.

Benefits

• 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
• 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)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance