Strategic Global Logistics & Customs Manager

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Full Time Management Fremont, CA, US

24 days ago Requisition

Optoma Technology, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of award-winning digital display products and home entertainment projectors for consumers, businesses, education, professional audio/video (Pro AV) and CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) channels.

Optoma has quickly become a global leader in the manufacturing of high resolution projection and digital display products. Optoma's product line-up includes: multimedia projectors for mobile, fixed installations and home theaters.

SUMMARY:

The Logistics Manager implements needed change and operational best practices in 3rd party warehouse management, sales support / order desk work flow, supply chain, inventory management, import/customs compliance, transportation and logistics strategies to support all inbound and outbound goods. The qualified candidate must be a “self starter" and must be able to work without the necessity of close supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Develop transportation and logistics strategies leveraging supply market conditions to optimize the transportation and logistics network and total costs.

• Manage import compliance and customs brokerage process with designated carriers, brokers and forwarders.

• Lead negotiations and establish 3PL and freight contracts including final pricing and terms.

• Continually benchmark the domestic and international transportation and logistics market to understand costs and to develop best practices.

• Define and own the logistics communication process within the organization.

• Maintain U.S. Customs compliance program & import/export document retention as required.

• In collaboration with Quality, establish and maintain a highly effective Logistics and Transportation Supplier Scorecard program to assure the company’s domestic and international suppliers meet quality, delivery and cost objectives.

• Drive continuous cost and performance improvements by analyzing cost drivers, processes and specifications for improvement opportunities.

• Mentor and develop local logistics coordinators to support the above responsibilities.

• Continuously improve knowledge through benchmarking and active participation in industry groups.

• Manage day-to-day departmental operations, including scheduling and supervision of staff

• Able to demonstrate proficiency in issue and conflict resolution.

• Other duties as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Business or Supply Chain Management and/or

• At least 5 years experience in logistics and 3 years experience in supervising

• Knowledge of UPS, Fed Ex and DHL systems are required for domestic and International shipments as well as LTL & FTL carriers.

• Knowledge of Customs Border Protection (CBP), Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Non-vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC), Partnered Government Agency (PGA), and all modes of global transport

• Familiar with compliance matters involving government regulatory, logistics, and inventory matters

• The candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel and Word, in order to create pivot tables, graphs and summary reports.