International Logistics Operations Manager

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. International Logistics Operations Manager Hampton, NJ, United States | req28644 What you will enjoy doing• You will drive operational excellence across global logistics and trade compliance to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase profitability, and mitigate third-party risk. Manage end-to-end import/export and transportation activities across the U.S., China, and Europe, ensuring compliance, safety, and timely delivery. Coordinate and execute global freight movements (air, ocean, rail, trucking) from quoting through final delivery, including dangerous goods (Class 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 8). Partner with regional logistics providers, customs brokers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient transportation solutions. Review import documentation for accuracy and compliance; issue export documentation. Maintain import/export tracking and performance reports. File and manage ISF, AES, GTS, and ACE submissions in coordination with customs brokers. Develop and execute logistics plans focused on risk mitigation, cost control, and schedule reliability. Conduct technical evaluations of complex transportation solutions, including plant equipment moves. Track and manage ISO containers, MEGC tanks, and chassis. Identify shipment risks, review critical movements, and ensure contingency plans and cost/schedule buffers are in place. Lead or support negotiations with transportation providers on rates, capacity, and service levels. Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies for cost, service, and performance. Establish and influence logistics standards, metrics, processes, and best practices. Collaborate cross-functionally on network design, KPI development, and performance reporting. Analyze logistics and transportation data to identify improvement opportunities and recommend innovative solutions. Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFP development, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contract administration. Ensure logistics contracts contain appropriate clauses to mitigate company risk. Stay current on industry best practices and translate them into company policies, guidelines, and standards. Support FTZ and duty drawback initiatives. Build strong internal and external relationships; actively network within the logistics and trade compliance community. Report operational and functional performance to the Associate Director, Trade Compliance and Logistics. What makes you great You have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Technical field; MBA preferred Valid U.S. passport; ability to travel internationally 10+ years of global cargo/logistics experience; DG exposure preferred Extensive international transportation experience (FCL, LTL, multimodal, rail, air) Overseas logistics execution and operational experience Strong knowledge of import/export and international trade regulations (North America, Europe, China) Customs brokerage coursework preferred Proven ability to work independently on daily operations and projects Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Experience with commercial contracts SAP experience preferred Why you will love working with us Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet. Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. What we offer you! At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless. Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it We are looking forward to receiving your complete application. Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. 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