International Transportation Manager

Position Summary

The International Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all global transportation activities ensuring efficient and compliant movement of goods across international borders. This role manages end-to-end import and export operations collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and ensures adherence to all customs trade compliance and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience global freight management and international trade processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all international import and export shipments across air ocean and ground transportation.
• Optimize global freight flows transit times and shipping costs while maintaining high service levels.
• Select evaluate and manage relationships with freight forwarders carriers customs brokers and logistics partners.
• Work Closely with Freight Pay and Audit provider to ensure timely and accurate billing of freight charges.
• Monitor shipment status and proactively resolve delays documentation issues or exceptions.
• Ensure all international shipments comply with customs laws tariff classifications Incoterms export controls and country-specific regulations.

• Prepare review and manage import/export documentation such as commercial invoices packing lists certificates of origin and compliance declarations.
• Stay up to date with changes in customs regulations trade agreements duty rates and global compliance requirements.
• Work closely with internal compliance teams to mitigate risk and maintain proper recordkeeping.

• Ensure accuracy of logistics data within SAP including HTS Codes and Country of Origin.
• Partner with procurement production sales finance and warehouse teams to support business needs and optimize the global supply chain.

• Resolve escalations related to transportation delays compliance issues or supply chain disruptions.
• Track and report KPIs such as freight cost on-time delivery shipping accuracy and customs clearance times.

• Identify opportunities to reduce transportation costs streamline processes and improve supply chain efficiency.
• Lead or support logistics improvement initiatives vendor negotiations and network optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics International Business or related field (Masters preferred).
• 5 years of experience in international logistics import/export operations or global supply chain management.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations international trade compliance Incoterms and documentation requirements.
• Knowledge of free-trade agreements HS codes and export control classifications.
• Experience working with freight forwarders carriers and customs brokers.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with trade compliance tools and duty management programs.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Hands-on experience with SAP (preferably in logistics transportation and import/export modules).

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits pay and retirement plan options!

• Career growth stability and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl linoleum rubber carpet wood laminate artificial turf and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B ISIN FR000ticker: TKTT).

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.