Logistics, Materials and Trade Compliance Supervisor

Essential Duties

• Oversee material movement, storage, and handling to support production and order fulfillment.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions, labeling, and documentation within ERP systems.
• Support cycle counting, inventory accuracy initiatives, and root cause analysis for variances.
• Maintain proper material flow, space utilization, and warehouse organization.
• Support production and materials planning activities to ensure material availability.
• Care for coordination between purchasing, production, and logistics teams.
• Monitor material shortages, expedite as needed, and communicate risks to stakeholders.
• Aid with capacity planning and workload balancing within logistics operations.

International Trade Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable import/export regulations, including U.S. Customs, CBP, EAR, ITAR (as applicable), and foreign trade requirements.
• Prepare, review, and maintain accurate trade documentation including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, HS classifications, and export filings.
• Maintain and manage HTS classifications, country of origin determinations, and export control data.
• Serve as primary point of contact for customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.
• Support audits, recordkeeping, and corrective actions related to trade compliance.

People Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Supervise, train, and develop logistics and materials team members.
• Enforce safety, quality, and compliance standards within the warehouse and shipping areas.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction, and compliance risk mitigation.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for logistics and trade compliance activities.

Essential Requirements

• Proficiency in using ERP systems for daily management.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and change priorities to support business needs.
• Familiarity with HTS classification, Incoterms, and export controls.

Additional Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and other relevant software tools.
• Certifications in supply chain management, such as APICS CPIM or CSCP, are a plus.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, materials management, or warehouse operations.
• Working knowledge of international trade compliance and import/export documentation.
• Experience supervising hourly or operational teams.
• Customs or trade compliance training or certification (e.g., CCS, CES, CTPAT exposure) preferred.