Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager provides strategic leadership and governance for global transportation, logistics, customs brokerage, international trade compliance, freight procurement, and logistics commodity management across more than 45 divisions worldwide. This role is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide logistics strategies, optimizing transportation and supply chain performance, driving cost savings, mitigating trade and compliance risks, and ensuring adherence to global logistics and international trade regulations while supporting business growth and operational excellence. Job Title/Location: Logistics Manager – Oxford, CT Key Responsibilities: Lead corporate logistics and transportation strategy across all divisions; including global transportation operations (air, ocean, parcel, LTL, TL, rail and intermodal). Manage customs brokers, freight forwarders and transportation providers to ensure all regulatory international global trade compliance Demonstrated experience leading HTS classification governance and tariff mitigation strategies including FTZ opportunities and duty drawback initiatives while maintaining integrity of classification requirements Comprehensive knowledge of Customs Bonds, bond sufficiency calculations, surety relationships and bonded warehouse operations while ensuring all bonds remain active and compliant across all divisions and import locations Lead corporate compliance and qualification activities related to the United States- Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and other bilateral and multilateral trade agreements including country of origin determination, regional value content analysis and qualification documentation Ensure the preparation, review and oversite for all necessary compliance documentation required for international shipping; maintaining adherence to Incoterms, transportation security protocols and country specific trade regulations. Required Knowledge: Customs Brokerage Knowledge needed to ensure the efficient and compliant movement of international goods through coordinating cross-border logistics across a multi-divisional organization HTS Classification and full understanding of the Harmonized Tariff Classification Country of Origin determination, origin marking requirements, and verification requirements How Customs Bonds are structured and managed to support enterprise wide import compliance across multiple divisions Air & Ocean Freight including cost-benefit analysis on carrier optimization and freight services Freight forwarder and integration management (DHL, FedEx, UPS, and others) Vessel scheduling and capacity planning: logistics risk management and contingency planning Supply Chain Analytics/ Carrier Management & Logistics Network Optimization ERP/MRP Systems; AS400 preferred Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business or related field; MBA Preferred 8+ years of logistics, transportation and trade compliance leadership. Experience supporting multinational manufacturing organizations. Expertise in managing global logistics operations involving China, Mexico, Canada, India, Taiwan and European Countries. Country of Origin determination and substantial transformation analysis Conflict Minerals compliance and supplier reporting REACH regulatory compliance and supply chain reporting Additional Requirements: Travel Requirement: Up to 25% of domestic and international travel Preferred Certifications: Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CTLD) Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) Compensation & Benefits: RBC Bearings offers competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K match, and paid time off. Wage Range: $80,000 - $125,000 The salary range information is only applicable to Connecticut. This range is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role bas…

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