Logistics Manager

Job Title

Responsible for logistics and trade operations supporting Silvus Technologies.

Job Description

This is a hybrid role - Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work from the office up to 3 days per week. While we have multiple offices, our Elgin, IL location is strongly preferred for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for logistics and trade operations supporting Silvus Technologies.
• Responsible for logistics operations, freight, and carrier management as well as supporting the distribution channels.
• Monitor and ensure delivery of all purchase orders, sales orders, including all documentation, system updates, and internal and external communication
• Make and record determination of Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications and Export Control Classification Numbers updating related databases and data elements in ERP systems (HTS, COO, and ECCN among others).
• Provide support to Vendor's inquiry
• Coordinate the brokerage and forwarders interface
• Record keeping
• Supporting global compliance initiatives
• Attention to details for shipping documents.
• Complete freight and logistics costing analysis, reporting and RFP/Bid processes to understand and manage freight costs.
• Manages security compliance data elements (PIP, CT-PAT, Denied Party Screening, etc.)
• Collaborate with business partners and Trade Manager to understand the impact of export controls and compliance
• Manage requirements to support freight forwarders and collect shipments.
• Provide subject matter expertise to teams exploring new international opportunities and projects
• Work closely with the Purchasing team to ensure freight inbound from suppliers is mode and spend optimized
• Consults with Customer Order Management to support the customer's logistics requirements.
• Manage and motivate a team of Global Logistics Coordinators to ensure cost effective on-time customer delivery.
• Coordinate and manage all domestic and international freight carriers, inbound and outbound while minimizing freight costs as well as increasing service.
• Complete freight and logistics costing analysis, reporting and RFP/Bid processes to understand and manage freight costs.
• Review and approve shipping invoices.
• Own, train, maintenance, and manage local compliance
• Manager freight tables, weights, dimension and other shipping related ERP settings to ensure accurate shipping procedures.
• Responsible for internal communications and presentations related to key performance metrics, program updates and on-going program information
• Select, hire, and evaluate employee performance to determine training and develop requirements to enhance performance, increase skills and improve work product.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent English communications skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated person who enjoys challenges and working in a fast-paced environment with a daily sense of urgency. Taking initiative to solve problems and deliver results
• Detail oriented with a willingness to adapt and be flexible in a growing company
• Analytical/analysis skills
• Ability to resolve issues between internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to act decisively to resolve problems
• Ability to multi-task and juggle priorities along with strong organizational skills
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems.

Education:

• Degree or College Diploma within International Business or related field is preferred.
• Preferred Certification: CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) designation, an equivalent credential, or active progress toward achieving one.
• Business Degree and ISM or CPSM or CCLP or APICS (CLTD) designation is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in import, export and global logistics. Familiar with Customs Clearance and Trade compliance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a logistics management.

Some travel may be required <10%.

Target Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in logistics, trade compliance or supply chain.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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