Manager, Import / Export

Glen-Gery

Manufacturer of premium brick and stone products for the building industry.

Manages import/export ops, logistics, inventory, compliance and vendor relations.

19 days ago ago

Experienced (8-12 years)

Full Time

Shoemakersville, PA

Office Full-Time

Company Size

500 Employees

Service Specialisms

Manufacturing

Technical Services

Sales

Design Support

Customer Support

Product Sampling

Brick Distribution

Masonry Materials

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Buildings

Infrastructure

Role

What you would be doing

inventory management

import logistics

vendor management

order tracking

month-end reporting

tariff codes

Communicate with warehouses on storage planning, container deliveries, verification of container contents to packing list, and organizing resources against schedules during busy periods.
Manage and maintain relationships and compliance with Vendors/Forwarders/Customs Brokers/suppliers/staff and communications between foreign vendors/customers and Glen-Gery/Brickworks to approve confirmation of freight and understand delays that may occur along with ability to communicate impact of delays.
Take lead on negotiating settlement of any Glen-Gery customer complaints against imported products.
Propose strategies to reduce costs and improve procedures of supply chain logistics as relates to inventory control.
Understand and participate in tariff code determination and record retention.
Produce reports for month end such as invoice registers, price exceptions, marginal contributions, and sales volumes/trends Vs. history.
Will help to develop, implement and maintain processes and procedures for quality control and assurance of imported products.
Ensure proper processing of purchase orders and arrange logistics for import/export into and out of the US. Track order availability dates and shipping containers. Track ETD, ETA dates and ensure accuracy of Buy, Sell, Move (BSM) software
Participate in Preparing/Review of import/export documentation, processing of invoices.
Set, incorporate, and report on Inventory related KPI’s.
Lead all aspects of inventory management for import products and the corresponding logistics
Working with the Senior Manager, participate in tariff determinations and audits.
Assist with Glen-Gery customer order backlog management and lead-times.
Obtain, organize, distribute information, and train on product availability, pricing, and any technical information required from foreign vendors.
In partnership with the Pricing department, participate in the annual review of import/export costs, quotes, price, shipment booking, and margin to maximize volume and profit.
Organize and manage stock takes and participates in inventory management, including managing aged inventory.
Conduct and manage regular cycle counts and full inventory audits.
Respond to product inquiries from sales department and support/train customer service teams on Import products. Respond to import complaints.
Oversee, Process, and review foreign vendor and freight company invoices.
Work with Senior Manager to compose, maintain, train on, and enforce company policy and procedures relating to international trade.

What you bring

logistics lead

bachelor's

supply chain

microsoft office