International Trade Compliance & Warehouse Logistics Manager

Why this role matters

At Autocam, part of NN, Inc., our precision components depend on flawless material flow. We’re seeking a logistics professional who can turn complexity into clarity across domestic and global networks.

Is this you?

• Do you excel at synchronizing inbound, outbound, and intercompany moves so production never misses a beat?
• Can you lead shipping/receiving teams while dialing in KPIs like OTIF and freight efficiency?
• Are you comfortable owning international trade requirements, USMCA compliance, and documentation accuracy?
• Do you thrive in warehouses—internal and 3PL—optimizing layout, labor, and accuracy?
• Can you turn ERP (QAD) data into actionable schedules, dashboards, and master data integrity?
• Are you a collaborator who bridges Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Finance?

What you’ll own

Logistics Execution

• Plan and manage inbound/outbound/intercompany logistics across all modes, domestic and international.
• Ensure on‑time, accurate delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
• Lead shipping and receiving operations and enforce robust SOPs.
• Enter and validate customer/internal orders in QAD, including correct pricing.
• Monitor and improve OTIF, transit time, and freight efficiency metrics.

Warehouse Excellence

• Direct internal and 3PL operations: receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, recycling, wash & pack, and inventory control.
• Optimize space, layout, and labor productivity while meeting safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Reduce material damage; increase accuracy and productivity through data‑driven actions.
• Manage raw, finished, and consignment inventories at customer sites, including pricing and receiving.

Trade & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure adherence to U.S. and international shipping/trade regulations and USMCA requirements.
• Prepare and manage hazardous waste manifests (per regulatory guidelines).
• Oversee the accuracy of international shipping documentation and support trade audits.
• Support IMDS reporting; maintain chemical traceability to meet regulatory and customer needs.
• Manage customs brokers, freight forwarders, and international logistics providers.

Financial Stewardship & CI

• Build and manage logistics and inventory budgets.
• Assist with carrier sourcing and negotiations.
• Identify cost‑savings and process improvements using continuous improvement methodologies.

Systems, Schedules & Visibility

• Use ERP (QAD) to manage logistics/inventory and protect master data accuracy.
• Create leadership reports and dashboards.
• Optimize a production control function that provides level schedules to manufacturing areas.
• Strengthen visual systems to show schedule status; collaborate with customers and manufacturing to reduce demand/production variation and safety stock.

Collaboration & Growth

• Supervise and develop logistics/inventory personnel.
• Partner with Compliance and Sustainability on environmental and trade alignment.
• Coordinate with tooling contractors and internal teams for logistics support and material readiness.
• Support Purchasing with packaging and logistics functions.
• Enable NPIs, site expansions, and network transitions.

What you bring

Required

• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience in manufacturing logistics and inventory management.
• Expertise in inventory control, warehouse operations, and transportation management.
• ERP and inventory system proficiency.
• Proven vendor, budget, and KPI management.
• Advanced Excel (charts, formulas).

Preferred

• QAD ERP experience.
• Knowledge of ITAR, CTPAT, and Free Trade Zones.
• Experience managing outsourced production and coordinating supplier logistics timing and movement.

Compliance Notice

For positions requiring access to technical data, NN, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.