S&S Activewear

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Job Description: • Lead compliance with international trade programs including C-TPAT, PIP, FTZ, and other country-specific regulations • Oversee classification, valuation, and entry processes in partnership with customs brokers and internal teams • Monitor global tariff changes, trade agreements, and geopolitical shifts to proactively manage risk and cost exposure • Develop and maintain customs policies, SOPs, and audit protocols to ensure consistent compliance across all regions • Manage Binding Ruling requests and tariff engineering initiatives to optimize duty spend • Own relationships with freight forwarders, NVOCCs, ocean carriers, and drayage providers across origin and destination points • Lead RFPs, rate negotiations, and performance reviews for global logistics partners • Design and implement flow path strategies balancing cost, service, and inventory needs across multiple ports and modes • Collaborate with foreign offices and suppliers to ensure timely bookings, shipment visibility, and proactive issue resolution • Stay current on market conditions and lead contingency planning for disruptions in ocean, air, and ground transportation • Develop and report KPIs for customs compliance, logistics performance, and cost-to-serve metrics • Leverage ERP and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to analyze trends and identify improvement opportunities • Drive continuous improvement initiatives with internal and external partners to enhance data integrity, reporting, and SOPs • Act as the primary global trade and logistics liaison to Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Operations and Finance teams • Provide strategic consultation on product design and sourcing decisions to minimize importation risks and costs • Lead internal training and education efforts to build organizational awareness of trade compliance and logistics best practices • Represent the company in communications with government agencies and industry groups Requirements: • 10–12+ years of progressive experience in global customs, trade compliance, and international logistics • Proven leadership experience collaborating cross-functional teams and external trade partners • Deep knowledge of global trade regulations, incoterms, FTAs, and customs programs (C-TPAT, PIP, FTZ) • Strong analytical skills with experience in ERP systems and data tools (Snowflake/Power BI) • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed, and global environment Benefits: • Vacation, Personal, and Sick time • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts • 401(k) plan • Discounts on brand‑name apparel • Fun employee events • Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement