Essential Functions:
* Manage import and export transport and compliance to FDA and Customs regulations
* Lead the international export/import shipping and documentation process including product availability, accurate and timely processing, fulfillment of all necessary customs documents, freight arrangement, tracking, communication, and customer inquiry follow up
* Accountable to delivering International Shipping goals and KPI's
* Work with international suppliers on timely freight pickup, adherence to Incoterms, and freight arrangement
* Educate and train internal and external customers on international shipping processes as it relates to compliant documentation and shipping guidelines
* Participate in cross-functional projects to support global logistics and trade initiatives.
* Provide expertise around the requirements to meet objectives as well as cost/benefit analyses associated with new ventures
* Consolidate split domestic orders for export with required documentation, valuation, and classification
* Ability to quickly offer multi-modal international freight comparisons
* Manage 3rd party logistics providers, freight forwarders, steamship lines, and carrier relationships
* Organize the creation and distribution of bid proposals, contracts, pricing negotiations and selection of these services
* Develop and maintain monthly operational reporting and KPI's to create awareness and accountability within the transportation team
* Work with suppliers and warehouse management to coordinate container loading / unloading dates and times
* Financial Acumen to monitor and manage freight cost, spend, and recovery
* Lead and leverage an integrated freight program across all NA Invacare subsidiaries while supporting each operation local requirements
* Lead International transportation corporate audits and monitor adherence to procedures
* Support and suggest company Legal counsel on compliance
* Provide day-to-day assistance to business as needed on compliance requirements
* Develop and utilize performance metrics (KPI's) for reporting to management, continuous improvement, and deliver measurable gains to freight, compliance, cost, and service
* Participate in appropriate industry associations
* Ensure that all required training is identified for and completed by all direct reports.
* Evaluate staffing needs and costs; identifies, hires and promotes individuals with the right skills and competencies necessary to achieve superior results.
* Develop a team environment that values diversity and uses various individual's strengths to the benefit of the team.
* Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field
* 7+ years of International Logistics work experience
* Extensive with Classification, Country of Origin, Free Trade Agreements, Tariff
* ERP experience in Oracle and/or SAP a plus
* Excellent leadership, project management and team building skills with a proven record of accomplishment
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task, perform well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and meet deadlines
* Able to address / influence a wide range of cultures, disciplines and levels within a global organization
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to yield engaging presentations on subject matter
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; solutions oriented
* Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business environment
* Advanced in MS Office Suite
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -M/F/Disabled/Vet
Invacare
May 23, 2025 