Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Director

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced International Trade Compliance Consultant to lead international import/export logistics and trade compliance activities supporting operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This Contract position will oversee the movement of raw materials into North America while helping ensure adherence to U.S. and Canadian import requirements. The role works closely with internal business partners, carriers, brokers, and suppliers to maintain reliable service, manage cost, and strengthen compliance practices.

Responsibilities:

• Direct relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and third-party logistics partners to maintain strong service levels and competitive transportation spend.

• Coordinate inbound import activity for raw materials entering North America, helping ensure product flow remains consistent and supply chain disruptions are minimized.

• Evaluate transportation and logistics performance, address service exceptions, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and cost control.

• Create, refine, and maintain standard procedures for international shipping and import operations to support consistent execution across the business.

• Lead import classification work for U.S. and Canadian shipments, applying trade rules related to origin, valuation, documentation, and other customs obligations.

• Maintain accurate import and compliance records while partnering with customs brokers to provide required data for timely entry processing and clearance.

• Resolve customs delays, inspections, and entry discrepancies by working with brokers, suppliers, logistics providers, and relevant government authorities.

• Analyze reporting from trade and logistics systems to monitor compliance activity, support audits and reconciliations, and identify savings or process improvement opportunities.

• Partner with planning, sourcing, operations, customer service, and finance teams to address transportation, invoicing, and cross-border service issues.

• Provide guidance and training to internal stakeholders and external partners on import procedures, Incoterms, and trade compliance expectations

• 10+ years of experience in international logistics, import operations, customs compliance, or global trade management.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, trade compliance requirements, customs documentation, and customs brokerage processes in the U.S. and Canada.
• Demonstrated experience with tariff or product classification, country of origin review, customs valuation, and related import laws.
• Background managing logistics providers, brokers, carriers, and other external supply chain partners.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem solving involving procurement, operations, finance, and customer-facing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret logistics metrics, compliance data, and cost trends to drive decisions.
• Experience with contract negotiations and supplier or service provider performance management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train stakeholders and clearly explain trade compliance expectations.