Americas Logistic Lead

Description

• Negotiate key freight agreements with third-party logistics providers to secure favorable rate, terms, and conditions.
• Travel as needed to logistics provider locations and HMH sites to support logistics activities and provider development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to understand and meet logistics requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate logistics provider performance, addressing any issues related to quality, delivery, or cost.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics function to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all logistics activities.
• Coordinate with the Global Logistics leadership to drive cost savings, efficacy improvements, and timely delivery of materials and products.
• Develop and implement processes to manage foreign trade zone (“FTZ”) admissions at HMH facilities located in Houston and Mobile, Alabama.
• Prepare and present reports on logistics performance, cost savings, and other key metrics to senior management.
• Lead the implementation effort of the select Inventory, Control, and Recordkeeping System (“ICRS”) software package to manage FTZ qualifying inventory.
• Identify and develop new logistics provider relationships to ensure a reliable and competitive logistics network.
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and availability of logistics services.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship for employment visa status
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration
• Management Consulting (Big Four or Business Strategy Firm)
• Proven experience in trade compliance and FTZ regulatory requirements (U.S. CBP, import/export regulations)
• Direct experience with FTZ application, activation, or compliance audits
• Formal training and certification in trade compliance, FTZ administration, or customs/import-export fields (e.g., Certified Export Specialist, CUSECO, NCBFAA)
• Active U.S. Customs Broker License (or willingness to obtain within 12 months of hire)
• Experience working in or with an ERP governed business environment (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• At least 3 years of direct Foreign Trade Zone management
• International supplier management experience
• Experience in drilling related oil and gas manufacturing, maritime, industrial manufacturing, or automotive industry required
• Minimum of 10 years of Logistics and related category management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management
• Willing and able to travel domestic or internationally as needed, up to 20% per annum
• Demonstrated experience with HTS classification, country of origin determination, duty drawback, or recordkeeping compliance

Benefits

• No relocation assistance provided by HMH

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance