Procurement Logistics Manager

International Procurement & Supplier Management

• Coordinate purchasing of manufactured components, raw materials and other products from companies international supplier base.
• Develop strong working relationships with established suppliers in China, India, Malaysia and other Asian markets.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders; monitor production schedules, lead times and delivery commitments through shipment.
• Proactively identify potential delays and coordinate requirements with Sales, Engineering, Production and Finance.
• Review supplier pricing, freight costs, duties and total landed cost; support negotiations on pricing, payment terms and schedules.
• Support supplier qualification, performance monitoring and alternative sourcing strategies.

International Logistics

• Coordinate ocean, air, truck and intermodal freight for inbound supply from overseas suppliers and outbound shipments to customers worldwide.
• Coordinate international customer shipments, including export documentation, freight arrangements, customs requirements and delivery to destinations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Work with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, warehouses and third-party logistics providers.
• Manage shipping documentation and monitor shipments from supplier through port, customs clearance, warehouse and final destination.
• Resolve exceptions including delays, customs holds, documentation issues and urgent customer requirements.
• Evaluate global freight alternatives based on cost, transit time, destination requirements and customer commitments.
• Support direct-to-U.S. import and distribution activities through Industrial Solutions USA, Inc.

Customs, Tariffs & Trade Compliance

• International trade compliance has become an increasingly important component of companies supply chain. The successful candidate will develop practical working knowledge of:
• Canadian and U.S. customs requirements, HS/HTS classifications and customs valuation.
• Country-of-origin, product marking and supporting documentation requirements.
• Section 232 and other U.S. tariff programs affecting steel and steel-derived products.
• Canadian tariffs and surtaxes affecting imported products.
• Duty drawback and Canadian Duty Relief programs.
• Importer-of-record responsibilities and direct importation into the United States through USA division.
• Recordkeeping supporting tariff treatment, origin and customs declarations.
• The role will work with customs brokers, freight forwarders, trade advisors and legal counsel where specialized advice is required. The successful candidate is not expected to arrive as a customs lawyer or tariff expert, but must have the analytical ability and attention to detail to become highly knowledgeable about the trade rules affecting organization.

USA Supply Chain

• Assist in developing and administering the supply chain supporting USA division.
• Coordinate direct overseas shipments, U.S. customs brokers, importer-of-record documentation and third-party warehousing.
• Manage inventory replenishment and freight from U.S. warehouses to customers.
• Coordinate Canadian/U.S. operations and maintain accurate documentation supporting intercompany transactions and customs compliance.

Inventory, Planning & Process Control

• Monitor inventory levels, purchasing requirements, potential shortages and excess inventory.
• Coordinate incoming supply with customer orders and production requirements; assist with forecasting and purchasing plans.
• Own physical inventory control, including accurate ERP inventory records, correct receiving and storage of incoming goods in accordance with applicable Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requirements and the company’s customs/Duty Relief controls, and the planning, execution and reconciliation of physical inventory counts.
• Maintain organized purchasing, logistics and customs records, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading and origin documentation.
• Develop written procedures for critical procurement and logistics functions so key knowledge is institutionalized rather than dependent on one individual.
• Build supplier, freight and logistics performance metrics and identify opportunities for process automation and improved reporting.
• Manage the full customer invoicing cycle, coordinating with Sales, Shipping and Finance to ensure accurate, timely invoicing, supporting shipment and customs documentation, invoice adjustments and resolution of billing discrepancies for domestic and international customers.