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The Manager of Global Transportation and Logistics oversees and advises on the procurement of freight and logistics services and import/export compliance for the company. This manager also provides guidance on trade compliance regulations and policies/procedures, oversees compliance matters, and coordinates with Alamo Group Inc. Unit Companies on export licensing requirements. Develops, supports and implements an effective company-wide import/export compliance program under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Manage relationships between Alamo Group Unit Companies and Customs & Border Patrol (CBP).

Essential Functions of the Job:

1. Collaborate with operational and senior management, and lead contract negotiations with freight and logistics service providers to secure favorable terms and improve supplier performance across multiple modes including international container freight and brokerage, intermodal, truckload, less than truckload, and small package services.

2. Develop and maintain analytics surrounding freight & logistics costs and supplier performance, including the production of monthly or quarterly management reports.

3. Liaise with unit company representatives on tariffs, insurance, and quotas; and work with them on how to control and/or reduce freight, duties and other logistical costs.

4. Collaborate with senior management to develop and oversee policies and guidelines, and ensure adherence to all U.S. export laws, rules, regulations, trade compliance policies, procedures and leading practices.

5. Manage, prepare and file import/export licenses applications and agreements, technical assistance agreements, and liaise with U.S. State Department and other U.S. Government officials.

6. Collaborate with Unit Companies concerning Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) coding, and ensures correct HTS codes are included on all internal and external documents. Review HTS codes for new product introduction.

7. Establish and monitor Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portals for all Unit Companies that are importing or exporting. Collect, analyze, and distribute ACE data meaningful to the business.

8. Deliver trade compliance training on EAR procedures, customs requirements, import/export documentation, license management, and record keeping.

9. Other responsibilities include submitting and tracking duty drawback filings, exclusion filings, substitution filings, prior disclosures, 9817 compliance and reporting, recovery of over payments to Customs and Border Patrol, etc.

10. Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Practical knowledge of negotiations with freight and other logistics service providers across multiple modes of transportation including international container freight and brokerage, intermodal, truckload, less than truckload, and small package services.

2. Thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant U.S. trade regulations, to include EAR, CBP, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

3. Practical knowledge of and experience with HTS coding, and import/export regulatory compliance reporting processes, procedures, and associated governmental reporting interfaces.

4. Working knowledge of ACE system; to include, how to set up, extract and interpret data, and use data to drive recommendations and decisions.

5. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of global market challenges, organizational scale requirements, international logistics, and the regulatory processes needed to support a growing U.S. publically traded global business.

6. Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience interacting with and presenting to outside governmental agencies, international customers, and senior management.

7. Skilled and proficient with the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office, and mainstream office software.

8. Able to build and foster effective business relationships with executives, managers, vendors, and domestic and international internal/external customers.

9. Able to identify complex issues and review related information to develop, evaluate and recommend options and solutions, and to communicate and influence sound conclusions or approaches to a issue.

10. Able to model and uphold the highest standards of ethical and professional integrity.

11. Able to work irregular and/or extended hours including weekends and holidays as needed to support the Company’s import and export activities.

12. Able to travel domestically and internationally by commercial air carrier and automobile, including overnight stays; travel approximately 20%.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, management or related field is required.

5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or logistics management with import/export control and compliance experience is required; preferably with a multi-site global machinery manufacturing company.

Working conditions:

Primarily in an office environment indoors with frequent sitting for extended periods of time and occasional walking in and around a metal manufacturing plant.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).