Global Transport & Trade Manager
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NysonianGlobal Lifestyle Brands
Yiwu, Zhejiang province, ChinaFull-TimeMiddle
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Job Details
- Experience
- 4–6 years
- Required Skills
- Microsoft ExcelAnalytical Skills
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or a related field
- 4–6 years of progressive experience in global logistics (first mile and final mile) and trade compliance
- Proven experience managing multi-modal international freight operations, including ocean, air, and road transportation
- Strong expertise in customs regulations, HTS classification, trade compliance frameworks, and global import/export requirements
- Demonstrated success in freight contract negotiation, carrier management, and delivering measurable cost savings at scale
- Experience leading and developing teams across multiple geographies with strong leadership and people development capability
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to present insights and performance metrics to senior stakeholders
- Proficiency in TMS platforms, ERP systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel
- Strong stakeholder communication and negotiation skills
- MBA or Master’s in relevant field (Preferred)
- Certifications such as CCB, CSCMP, CCLP, or APICS CSCP (Preferred)
- Experience in DG handling (IATA/IMDG), FTAs, duty drawback programs, and sustainability/logistics carbon footprint initiatives (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Oversee global container and freight management across ocean, air, and land modes, ensuring optimal booking, allocation, routing, and on-time, cost-efficient delivery performance.
- Manage shipment exceptions and disruptions proactively, resolving delays while maintaining high global service levels.
- Build and manage strategic relationships with shipping lines, freight forwarders, NVOCCs, 3PLs, and other logistics service providers.
- Own HTS classification of goods and ensure full global trade compliance, including import/export regulations, denied party screening, sanctions compliance, and export controls (EAR/ITAR where applicable).
- Manage end-to-end customs clearance and documentation processes, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, and customs entries, while coordinating with brokers and authorities to resolve issues.
- Lead final mile delivery operations, including carrier selection and onboarding, and monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, delivery success rate, and cost per delivery in collaboration with warehouse and operations teams.
- Drive rate management and cost optimization through RFQs/RFPs, carrier negotiations, benchmarking, and identification of savings opportunities including FTAs and duty drawback programs.
- Manage transportation technology and analytics (TMS, tracking systems), ensure risk management and business continuity planning, lead cross-functional collaboration and logistics budgeting, and support sustainability/ESG initiatives including emissions reduction and compliance reporting.
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