Job Description
at World Wide Technology in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States Job Description Global Logistics Supervisor - Compliance Why WWT ? At World Wide Technology, we work together to make a new world happen. Our important work benefits our clients and partners as much as it does our people and communities across the globe. WWT is dedicated to achieving its mission of creating a profitable growth company that is also a Great Place to Work for All. We achieve this through our world-class culture, generous benefits and by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for our clients. Founded in 1990, WWT is a global technology solutions provider leading the AI and Digital Revolution. WWT combines the power of strategy, execution and partnership to accelerate digital transformational outcomes for organizations around the globe. Through its Advanced Technology Center, a collaborative ecosystem of the world's most advanced hardware and software solutions, WWT helps clients and partners conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology solutions for the best business outcomes and then deploys them at scale through its global warehousing, distribution and integration capabilities. With over 12,000 employees across WWT and Softchoice and more than 60 locations around the world, WWT's culture, built on a set of core values and established leadership philosophies, has been recognized 14 years in a row by Fortune and Great Place to Work® for its unique blend of determination, innovation and creating a great place to work for all. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!
Job Summary:
Lead and manage a team that supports all Global Transportation requirements based on exporting and importing WWT materials. Act as Subject Matter Expert for all modes of transport, including but not limited to Service, Mode, Incoterms and Compliance regulations by providing operational support and expertise to the team. Job Responsibilities + Demonstrates advanced understanding of the industry and its performance by remaining current on leading trends and interacting with industry stakeholders. + Serves as an expert on industry issues, including trends and challenges or concepts; provides guidance and expertise on unique situations. + Guides customers and key stakeholders on selection and application of industry products/services, enabling them with the proper tools, resources and knowledge for successful implementation. + Creates measures to maximize resource utilization; builds reports and tools to improve operational efficiency. + Designs departmental improvements that impact the quality of products, services and processes. + Serves as an expert in continuous improvement; develops department-wide measures to track improvements and monitor quality. + Identifies the interrelatedness of work activities across teams and recommends improvements to processes to increase effectiveness. + Removes team barriers to implementing new ideas or approaches by securing the necessary resources or support from senior management. + Ensures process improvement initiatives focus on measurable results, and helps teams establish measures of success. + Implements and maintains plans within own group for efficient storage and retrieval of the company's records. + Provides expertise and guidance to ensure an up-to-date knowledge of records management procedures and policies across the organization. + Ensure members of the team are storing records in accordance with best practices and established policies and procedures. + Provides guidance and expertise to analyze data and patterns and assess the root cause of complex, non-routine problems. + Collaborates with others across disciplines to brainstorm and execute solutions to the most complex, uncommon problems. + Guides the execution of solutions for complex, non-routine issues; redirects solution implementation if desired results were not originally met. + Oversees team members to discuss current projects, workload and activities; prioritizes resources accordingly. + Improves workload management by supporting others in setting priorities and by postponing less relevant work. + Strategically focuses self and others on top priorities; effectively manages overlapping timelines and competing demands. + Persuades others by supporting ideas with logical arguments/data, recognizing what information to share and when to share it; builds support to resolve issues and achieve the most favorable outcome for the company. + Engages in discussion in more complex situations to help others arrange agreements and ensure maximum value and sustainability for all parties. + Uses understanding of the potential outcomes for both parties to create win-win solutions that identify alternatives to meet each party's needs. + Demonstrates subject matter expertise in current laws, controls and regulatory requirements framework and structure. + Teaches others about legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. reporting mandates, compliance requirements) to ensure adherence. + Recommends internal controls necessary to properly mitigate complex legal and regulatory risks and resolve noncompliance issues. + Analyzes and applies the company's financial and management accounting policies, procedures and systems to complex or non-routine scenarios. + Shares knowledge of the accounting principles for multiple disciplines (e.g., GAAP , Cost Accounting, Tax Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing). + Ensures company adheres to regulatory requirements and financial accounting standards (e.g., IFRS , FASB , SEC ). + Leads collaboration with key stakeholders and contributes subject matter expertise to develop unique solutions to complex issues. + Enables optimum organizational efficiency by taking a whole systems approach and thinking across boundaries to identify which polices/processes should be standardized and which should differ. + Provides guidance when evaluating the impacts of a solution to ensure linkages between structure, people, process and technology. Job Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree Logistics Management preferred Or + A minimum of 6 years' progressive experience in a related field required + 4-6 plus years' experience with import/export trade compliance and logistics. + 5 years Supervisory experience. + Expert knowledge of Supply Chain & Logistics terminology and lingo. + Knowledge of and experience with regional customs regulations on exports, import experience. US Trade regulations experience is a plus. + Knowledge of and experience with import/export documents and regulations supporting global business + Must be able to communicate effectively with different layers of the organization. + Experience with Global Trade Management systems. (Oracle GTM , Amber Road, etc.) + Proficient in web-based applications and MS Office + Experience and understanding of VAT regulations a plus + Experience and knowledge of other global import/export regulations a plus. + Qualified candidates must be interested in working within fast-paced, changing environment. + Must possess an elevated level of integrity and professionalism, including in dealing with complex and sensitive matters + Broker's License is a plus. Essential Physical Demands + Sitting:
Frequently + Standing:
Constantly + Walking:
Frequently + Stooping, kneeling, crouching: Frequently + Reaching 30" to 72": Constantly + Eye/hand coordination: Constantly + Lifting (up to 50lbs): Frequently + Lifting Overhead:
Occasionally + Carrying:
Frequently + Twisting/Turning:
Frequently + Fine Motor Coordination (keying, labeling): Occasionally + Fine Motor Coordination (pinch, tool use, stripping wire): Frequently + Fine Motor Coordination (pick & place small parts): Constantly + Gripping/Grasping:
Frequently + Climb (more than 2 steps) To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
