Manager, International Transportation
Overview
This role is an Onsite Role: This role requires full-time presence at our Roanoke, VA office.
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day execution of international inbound and outbound transportation activities.
Monitor inbound transportation from global suppliers and third-party manufacturers to ensure timely delivery and inventory availability.
Cook up international shipments between suppliers, third-party manufacturers, distribution centers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and customers.
Lead, coach, and develop transportation team members. Establish performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, support career development, and ensure appropriate workload management across transportation operations.
Monitor international freight spend, identify cost savings opportunities, and ensure freight charges align with contracted rates and budget.
Ensure shipments move according to established transportation strategies, routing guides, and standard operating procedures.
Monitor shipments and proactively address transportation delays, service failures, and operational disruptions.
Provide transportation guidance and operational support to internal stakeholders and international markets.
Partner with internal teams including Customs, Planning, Export and Shipping teams to oversee creation of international documentation as needed.
Compliance & Trade Management
Ensure compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and all applicable transportation regulations.
Ensure export shipments comply with Automated Export System (AES) requirements.
Ensure compliance with hazardous materials regulations, including IATA, IMDG, and DOT requirements.
Ensure compliance with solid wood packing material regulations (ISPM 15).
Ensure export documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with destination country requirements.
Ensure certificates of origin and supporting trade documentation are properly prepared and maintained.
Maintain working knowledge of import and export regulations impacting Revlon transportation operations.
Support cargo security initiatives and maintain knowledge of CTPAT requirements.
Transportation Performance & Provider Management
Monitor carrier, freight forwarder, and customs broker performance against established service expectations and key performance indicators.
Develop and maintain transportation performance metrics and reporting.
Partner with transportation providers to resolve service issues and improve operational performance.
Evaluate and monitor transportation claims.
Conduct transportation analysis to identify opportunities to improve service, visibility, execution, and operational efficiency.
Assist Freight Payment and Finance teams with transportation gl coding, documentation, and issue resolution.
Ensure transportation providers execute services in accordance with carrier agreements, routing guides, service expectations, and transportation strategies established by Revlon Transportation leadership.
Continuous Improvement
Lead transportation-related process improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve service, compliance, transportation visibility, and operational execution.
Support implementation of transportation management systems, reporting tools, and operational processes.
Independently manage transportation projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned by leadership.
Participate in operational and cross-functional initiatives that support company objectives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Customer Service, Distribution, Shipping, Procurement, Planning, Finance, Manufacturing, and International Markets.
Participate in regular operational meetings to review transportation performance and service trends.
Maintain strong collaborative relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, suppliers, and internal business partners.
Provide backup support to Transportation Team members in Roanoke and Oxford as required.