Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Burton Mill Solutions, a division of Wood Technologies International, supplies lumber processing equipment, technology, and tooling. The Logistics Program Manager will oversee domestic and international transportation operations, customs compliance, shipping documentation, carrier relationships, and logistics strategy while driving cost savings and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and customer service excellence for inventory movement
- Develop and implement global transportation strategies to optimize cost, service, and reliability for inbound and outbound freight
- Cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Operations, and Sales teams to align logistics plans to deliver business goals
- Collaborate with USNR on carrier provider selection, contract negotiations, performance management and best practice sharing of processes
- Develop and maintain transportation policies and procedures aligned with company standards and regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, including customs documentation, tariffs, and duties
- Oversee transportation operations including booking, routing, shipment tracking, and documentation for incoming and outgoing freight
- Provide dotted-line leadership and support to shipping and receiving departments across all Burton Mill Solutions, promoting consistency and operational excellence
- Manage customs clearance processes and coordinate with customs brokers to ensure regulatory compliance
- Monitor and manage tariff classifications and duty payments to optimize landed cost
- Maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders, parcel carriers (e.g., FedEx, UPS, DHL), and 3PL providers
- Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost per shipment, and carrier/3PL performance
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality
- Leverage data analytics and transportation management systems (TMS) to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of required documentation for international and North American cross-border shipments.Partner with IT and Finance departments
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience & education
- 3-5 years' experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working with international sales orders, creating export documents and Import documents for international shipping and/or receiving
- Knowledge and experience of working with INCOTERMS 2020
- Experience working with or at a Custom's Broker or Freight Forwarder
- Experience using an ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics AX knowledge a plus
- Domestic transportation knowledge
- Strong organization and communications skills
- Excellent computer skills, Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook
- Ability to work well with time constraints and deadlines
- Strong commitment to work in a dynamic environment promoting teamwork
- Related course work and certifications in customs compliance and logistics preferred
Benefits
- This is a remote position with up to 25% travel annually.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to employees and their dependents on the 1st of the month following date of hire
- Optional flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance with employee-paid options for additional life insurance and long-term disability
- Up to $300 per year in wellness activity reimbursement
- 401k with employer matching available
- Up to 96 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued per year with no waiting period to use accrued time
- 8 paid scheduled holidays and 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
- Up to $300 per year in Wellness Activity Reimbursement
- Up to $5,250 per year tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Annual reimbursement for safety boots and safety glasses based on the nature of the job
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