Import Transportation Manager

Requisition ID: 857007

Position:Import Transportation Manager

At FGX International, we are a leading global designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses. Our groundbreaking products help correct, protect and frame the beauty of one of our most precious sensory organs – our eyes. Featuring Foster Grant®, our premiere eyewear brand with over 90 years of heritage, our company continues to design stylish yet affordable eyewear for consumers around the world. When you join FGX, you get to bring your vision every day.

FGX International is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses

GENERAL FUNCTION

The FGX Import transportation manager oversees and is responsible for the movement of shipments for FGX through the Essilor Luxottica global supply chain. The Manager will be a single point interface with internal/corporate (planning, sourcing, supply chain) employees, freight carriers and customers to ensure on time inbound shipments for all FGX NA. In this role he/she will ensure team members communicate effectively with vendors, freight forwarders, customs brokers and transportation carriers to ensure efficient movement of goods across borders.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The ability to multi-task and handle various daily transportation issues at FGX and deliver clear, concise and sound recommendations.
• Manage FGX inbound transportation from a global network of suppliers to our North America distribution network.
• Monitors and reports on KPI’s that measure the performance of the FGX NA inbound transportation network.
• Track and maintain reporting of in transit freight on daily/weekly basis.
• Act as a single point interface developing and improving transportation methods for FGX NA to improve efficiency and effectiveness, continue to meet the delivery requirements of the customer.
• Oversee and responsible for understanding all performance and claims for all freight vendors used by FGX.
• Work with transportation director to build, manage, and perform against the freight budget.
• Help manage coordinate Ocean and Air freight RFP for FGX on yearly basis with support from the global sourcing team and transportation director.
• Maintain and continue to build strong partnerships and relationships with all key transportation suppliers within the FGX supply chain.
• Work with import/export compliance manager on a daily basis to ensure full compliance on import/export transactions for all FGX NA entities.
• Interfaces with customs brokers, suppliers and service providers to ensure consistency with defined import/export processes on a daily basis.
• Works with transportation director to track yearly cost reduction initiatives and support updating budget project tracker on monthly basis
• Support and work with import/export compliance manager to ensure all facets of the Duty Drawback program are maintained
• Manage and oversee all daily FGX Ocean and air freight bookings to ensure team members are responding timely and accurately.
• Support Supply planning team on key execution project decisions (Mode of transport, manf dates, destination, carrier using, etc)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Minimum of 2 years of international logistics experience
• Direct experience with import/export shipping in North America
• Proficient in MS Office suite of software
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent time management, decision making, planning and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in SAPenvironment 
• Experience with import/export of medical devices and FDA regulations

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 ( (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law. 

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