Global Logistics Manager

AGC Chemicals Americas is a global subsidiary of AGC Inc., a multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays, and chemical products. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, including a state-of-the-art technology center, AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a satellite sales office in Sao Paulo, Brazil and warehouses located throughout North America.

AGCCA provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with great people. As part of a global company, you will gain important international perspective and will be part of a network of thousands of colleagues worldwide while enjoying the small-company environment where you can see the impact of the company's success.

This key leadership position of Global Logistics Manager is responsible for setting the overall logistics and compliance strategies for AGC Chemicals Americas while directly overseeing the overall logistics functions including import and export shipping and compliance, domestic transportation, and warehousing for the business units within AGCCA.

Essential Functions:

• Manages team of professional logistics associates.
• Oversees all import/export shipments for regulatory compliance, and reporting purposes.
• Oversees all domestic transportation and 3PL activities.
• Develops and executes a comprehensive duty drawback/duty minimization strategy for AGCCA.
• Serves as Export Administrator responsible for overseeing AGCCA Export Compliance Program.
• Monitors the customs procedures for AGCCA to ensure compliance for all imported shipments.
• Reviews import/export law changes pertaining to AGCCA and recommends actions if required.
• Audits customs entries for proper tariff classifications, relationship status, valuations and assessed duty rates.
• Educates AGCCA associates on both Customs Compliance import and export rules and ensures the company is within Reasonable Care of these rules and regulations.
• Oversees the procurement of import/export services (i.e. forwarders, brokers, ocean carriers, etc.)
• Oversees SCM strategy for AGCCA expansion into emerging markets and advises Business Managers accordingly.
• Cooperates with Commercial Team to improve delivery times, warehouse efficiencies, and customer satisfaction.
• Completes special assignments as requested by management.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Extensive experience in logistics and with International Customs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and analytical skills, computer skills, prior work with ERP systems a plus
• Proven leadership experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Chemical Industry Experience is considered a plus.
• US Customs Broker’s license is considered a plus.
• Some travel required.

AGCCA does not discriminate based upon race, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, age disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, or any prohibited basis. This commitment applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, discharge, and any term or condition of employment. All employment decisions are made, and all personnel policies construed in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. All unlawful discrimination is prohibited.

This position does not support visa sponsorship.