Methode Electronics
Director, Global Logistics & Customs Compliance
Methode Electronics, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States, 60008
Overview
Director, Global Logistics & Customs Compliance at Methode Electronics. The Director is responsible for overseeing and optimizing global performance, cost and compliance in transportation, international trade activities (imports, exports & duties optimization), and Foreign Trade Zones. Drives both performance and strategy, partnering with internal regional teams and external partners to deliver operational performance with cost efficiency. Responsibilities
Lead and optimize global logistics strategies to support organizational goals, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Provide Logistics and Customs Compliance leadership in a matrix organization, collaborating across the organization to drive results with and through others. Ensure compliance with transportation industry standards and quality requirements, drawing on a robust understanding of transportation supply chain practices and legal frameworks. Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, suppliers, and logistics providers. Develop strategy for all freight-related elements for the business including costs, quality, capacity, operations, etc. Collaborate with procurement partners to lead contract negotiations and contract reviews for existing and new providers. Scout, qualify and onboard carriers and new service providers to provide diverse solutions while balancing consolidation for cost economies. Lead freight contracts, cost, and capacity negotiations for all logistics-related services with NVOCCs and VOCCs, including ocean & air freight, land transport, warehousing, transloading, and customs brokerage. Collaborate with Sales and Project Managers to optimize freight costs & capacity for strategic projects, transfers and customer initiatives. Collaborate with operations teams to devise supply strategies to optimize total landed costs and meet delivery schedules. Manage relationships with third-party customs brokers, carriers and foreign trade zone partners, ensuring performance standards are met and issues are resolved; conduct quarterly business reviews. Foster a results-driven yet collaborative team culture, balancing urgency with de-escalation in high-stakes situations. Maintain relationships, conduct quarterly business reviews, and ensure active measurement of performance for all service providers. Independently manage escalations from the operations team by analyzing root causes, mitigating risks, and ensuring resolution. Leverage data to track KPIs, monitor performance, identify trends and provide insights to senior leadership. Keep abreast of regulations such as tariff applications and update affected departments on changes. Monitor new technologies to improve capabilities and automation (track & trace, last mile logistics, claims mitigation, FBAP, Control Towers). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics or Trade Management. More than 10 years of domestic and international logistics experience in a high-performance organization; preferably in automotive or electronics. More than 5 years of leadership experience in logistics management, preferably automotive. Fluent English. Strong working knowledge of Import/Export activities and Foreign Trade Zones. Strong working knowledge of duty drawback and duty optimization strategies. Strong working knowledge of CTPAT and other US trade programs. Robust network of industry contacts including freight forwarders, customs brokers, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Experience with Fourkites, Project44 or similar transportation platforms and TMS systems. Experience managing global transportation bid processes. Experience driving continuous process improvements to deliver business change. Experience in automotive or electronics industry with deep understanding of logistics network optimization and third-party performance management. Proven ability to lead in a large, matrixed organization with collaboration, influence, and results. Skilled in managing a multi-cultural team with inclusive leadership. Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20% travel, higher during first 6 months). Subject matter expertise on special trade programs and collaboration with trade compliance teams to stay current on regulatory changes; communicate impacts to stakeholders and adapt processes accordingly. Experience reviewing and developing organizational structure to meet business needs; drive culture of people, performance, compliance and improvement. Proven ability to lead regional operational logistics teams in a dynamic matrix organization to support daily operations while meeting performance goals. Strong cross-functional influence and capability to drive continuous process and system improvements. Excellent planning, roadmap development, and implementation of complex initiatives. Extensive knowledge of TMS, Control Tower and network optimization software. Adaptability to rapid changes in a fast-paced environment. Benefits
Methode offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, hearing, life & disability insurance, wellness program and time off benefits. Voluntary plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and pet insurance. Employee Assistance Program and 401(k) with company contribution. Base pay varies by location and experience; overtime may apply where applicable. Equal Opportunity
Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777. Note: This posting consolidates information for the Director, Global Logistics & Customs Compliance role only. Other job postings referenced in the original content have been omitted to maintain focus on the current position.
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Director, Global Logistics & Customs Compliance at Methode Electronics. The Director is responsible for overseeing and optimizing global performance, cost and compliance in transportation, international trade activities (imports, exports & duties optimization), and Foreign Trade Zones. Drives both performance and strategy, partnering with internal regional teams and external partners to deliver operational performance with cost efficiency. Responsibilities
Lead and optimize global logistics strategies to support organizational goals, emphasizing efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. Provide Logistics and Customs Compliance leadership in a matrix organization, collaborating across the organization to drive results with and through others. Ensure compliance with transportation industry standards and quality requirements, drawing on a robust understanding of transportation supply chain practices and legal frameworks. Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, suppliers, and logistics providers. Develop strategy for all freight-related elements for the business including costs, quality, capacity, operations, etc. Collaborate with procurement partners to lead contract negotiations and contract reviews for existing and new providers. Scout, qualify and onboard carriers and new service providers to provide diverse solutions while balancing consolidation for cost economies. Lead freight contracts, cost, and capacity negotiations for all logistics-related services with NVOCCs and VOCCs, including ocean & air freight, land transport, warehousing, transloading, and customs brokerage. Collaborate with Sales and Project Managers to optimize freight costs & capacity for strategic projects, transfers and customer initiatives. Collaborate with operations teams to devise supply strategies to optimize total landed costs and meet delivery schedules. Manage relationships with third-party customs brokers, carriers and foreign trade zone partners, ensuring performance standards are met and issues are resolved; conduct quarterly business reviews. Foster a results-driven yet collaborative team culture, balancing urgency with de-escalation in high-stakes situations. Maintain relationships, conduct quarterly business reviews, and ensure active measurement of performance for all service providers. Independently manage escalations from the operations team by analyzing root causes, mitigating risks, and ensuring resolution. Leverage data to track KPIs, monitor performance, identify trends and provide insights to senior leadership. Keep abreast of regulations such as tariff applications and update affected departments on changes. Monitor new technologies to improve capabilities and automation (track & trace, last mile logistics, claims mitigation, FBAP, Control Towers). Other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Logistics or Trade Management. More than 10 years of domestic and international logistics experience in a high-performance organization; preferably in automotive or electronics. More than 5 years of leadership experience in logistics management, preferably automotive. Fluent English. Strong working knowledge of Import/Export activities and Foreign Trade Zones. Strong working knowledge of duty drawback and duty optimization strategies. Strong working knowledge of CTPAT and other US trade programs. Robust network of industry contacts including freight forwarders, customs brokers, government agencies, and other stakeholders. Experience with Fourkites, Project44 or similar transportation platforms and TMS systems. Experience managing global transportation bid processes. Experience driving continuous process improvements to deliver business change. Experience in automotive or electronics industry with deep understanding of logistics network optimization and third-party performance management. Proven ability to lead in a large, matrixed organization with collaboration, influence, and results. Skilled in managing a multi-cultural team with inclusive leadership. Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 20% travel, higher during first 6 months). Subject matter expertise on special trade programs and collaboration with trade compliance teams to stay current on regulatory changes; communicate impacts to stakeholders and adapt processes accordingly. Experience reviewing and developing organizational structure to meet business needs; drive culture of people, performance, compliance and improvement. Proven ability to lead regional operational logistics teams in a dynamic matrix organization to support daily operations while meeting performance goals. Strong cross-functional influence and capability to drive continuous process and system improvements. Excellent planning, roadmap development, and implementation of complex initiatives. Extensive knowledge of TMS, Control Tower and network optimization software. Adaptability to rapid changes in a fast-paced environment. Benefits
Methode offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, hearing, life & disability insurance, wellness program and time off benefits. Voluntary plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and pet insurance. Employee Assistance Program and 401(k) with company contribution. Base pay varies by location and experience; overtime may apply where applicable. Equal Opportunity
Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777. Note: This posting consolidates information for the Director, Global Logistics & Customs Compliance role only. Other job postings referenced in the original content have been omitted to maintain focus on the current position.
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