Verified Job
Warehouse / Logistics
Logistics Manager
Warehouse / Logistics
#798348
Remote / WFH
George Thomas
Job Description
George Thomas has partnered with a global packaging manufacturer who is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to develop and implement effective logistics, transportation and international trade strategies across North American operations.
The successful candidate will manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and courier providers, while providing expert guidance on logistics processes and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for logistics, customs and trade compliance.
• Develop and standardise logistics procedures, workflows and best practices across company facilities.
• Train and support internal teams on domestic transportation, international shipping and customs requirements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, carriers, customs brokers, legal advisers and other external partners.
• Ensure import and export activities comply with applicable regulations, including USMCA, CBSA, U.S. CBP, EAR, ITAR and sanctions requirements.
• Oversee HS/HTS classification and country-of-origin determinations.
• Monitor tariff, legislative and regulatory developments, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Recommend strategies to reduce duty and tariff exposure while maintaining compliance.
• Review freight expenditure and identify cost-saving and service improvement opportunities.
• Select and manage transportation providers against agreed cost, service and reliability targets.
The successful candidate will manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and courier providers, while providing expert guidance on logistics processes and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Act as the internal subject matter expert for logistics, customs and trade compliance.
• Develop and standardise logistics procedures, workflows and best practices across company facilities.
• Train and support internal teams on domestic transportation, international shipping and customs requirements.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, carriers, customs brokers, legal advisers and other external partners.
• Ensure import and export activities comply with applicable regulations, including USMCA, CBSA, U.S. CBP, EAR, ITAR and sanctions requirements.
• Oversee HS/HTS classification and country-of-origin determinations.
• Monitor tariff, legislative and regulatory developments, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Recommend strategies to reduce duty and tariff exposure while maintaining compliance.
• Review freight expenditure and identify cost-saving and service improvement opportunities.
• Select and manage transportation providers against agreed cost, service and reliability targets.
