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 based on the position's responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's specific experience, education, skills, and other relevant factors.
About RBC Bearings
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems serving the industrial, aerospace, and defense markets. For more than a century, RBC has built a reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions and world-class manufacturing capabilities that support mission-critical applications around the world.
Our success is driven by a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and a customer-focused approach. We specialize in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products that perform in demanding environments where quality, reliability, and performance are paramount.
With operations spanning multiple countries and manufacturing facilities across the globe, RBC Bearings offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and support customers in some of the world's most advanced and dynamic industries. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on fostering innovation, developing talent, and delivering exceptional value to our customers and shareholders.
RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.