North America Import/Export and Transportation Manager

Comau LLC - North America Import/Export and Transportation Manager

Our Values reflect who we are and how we work and we value our employees. At Comau LLC, our employees enjoy working in a highly innovative and safe working environment while performing challenging and meaningful work to build value - driven solutions. Our positive relationships with our managers and co-workers allow us to take ownership and walk the talk. Our work culture encourages us to communicate openly, think innovatively, and act as a network. Employees are empowered to work with simplicity and efficiency. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment oriented toward innovation and multiculturalism that offers real opportunities for growth and aims for excellence - you are probably a great fit for our team!

Today, Comau has a truly global presence, with 33 operative centers in 14 different countries, which allows us to offer tailor-made solutions and localized support in a variety of fields.

The Position: We're looking for a North America Import/Export and Transportation Manager.

Manage and strategically lead all North American import, export, and transportation activities. Define, execute, and maintain the transportation strategy in full alignment with local and global trade compliance regulations. This role works closely with cross-functional teams, including Proposals & Estimating, Purchasing, and the Global Import/Export Transportation team, to ensure successful project execution and meet company needs.

Why Should You Apply?

• Great benefits:

• Comau offers several benefits to provide health and financial security for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage. Comau also offers a variety of health and wellness programs, along with the options for a Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts with employer contribution, 401k with company match, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, employee referral program, maternity and paternity leave, vehicle discounts and more!

Requirements:

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep knowledge of rules and regulations from agencies such as BIS, OFAC, and EAR.
• Expertise in material classification, including HTS and ECCN.
• Extensive working knowledge of all relevant import rules, Customs Regulations, Incoterms, and export documentation.
• High-level understanding of border crossing processes, particularly with Canada and Mexico.
• Strong analytical skills to consider relative costs, benefits, and liabilities of potential actions.
• Proficiency in logistics risk management and logistics KPI calculation and monitoring.
• Project management fundamentals and experience in a project-based environment.
• Excellent data entry skills with high accuracy and a keen attention to detail.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strategic Problem Solver: Possesses strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to review complex information and develop, evaluate, and implement effective solutions.
• Influential Leader: Exhibits strong leadership, judgment, and team-building skills.
• Collaborative Communicator: Relates effectively and builds strong rapport with internal and external customers, peers, and governmental agencies.
• Action-Oriented: Possesses a strong sense of urgency to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Highly Organized: Well-organized with a comprehensive approach to maintaining auditable records and software transactions.
• Adaptable: Able to establish priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience.
• Previous Experience: A minimum of five to ten years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in an automotive or similar industrial automation environment. Experience directly relating with government agencies (domestic and foreign), customers, and logistical support entities is required.
• Languages:




• English: Advanced proficiency is required.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Compliance & Strategy: Ensure all transactions are in full compliance with regional and local trade regulations. Define and implement a strategic roadmap for import, export, and transportation to support high-growth, complex automotive and industrial automation projects.
• Process Management: Collaborate with the Process Owner to maintain and improve efficient import/export and transportation processes, ensuring common standards and best practices for creating, documenting, executing, and reconciling domestic and international transactions.
• Financial & Performance Oversight: Manage the Transportation Department budget. Ensure a timely and accurate billing process in coordination with the Purchasing, Finance, and Project Management teams. Establish and monitor specific supply chain-based performance KPIs.
• Supplier & Service Management: Benchmark service providers for cost and performance. Review and implement service agreements with carriers, external warehouses (if needed), freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively evaluate transportation insurance needs and manage logistics risks to prevent disruptions and ensure project continuity.

The Location: This position will be located in Southfield, Michigan.