Sr Manager - Transportation; Import​/Export

Requisition I D: 919387 Store #: M37341 Trans & Logistcs - ATL Lab
Position:
Full-Time

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, Lens Crafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.

Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.

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The Import/Export Manager leads the movement of shipments containing Eyewear, AFA, POP, Lens, among others through the Luxottica global supply chain by providing accurate documentation in compliance with US Customs requirements . Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment/delivery of imported, exported and domestic goods. Communicates effectively with vendors, freight forwarders, customs brokers and transportation carriers to ensure efficient movement of goods across borders.

Leads a team of import/export analysts.

• Monitors internal and external performance, reports and any deviation to appropriate program and functional authorities; works closely on corrective action plans.
• Acts as a single point interface developing and improving transportation methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness, continue to meet the delivery requirements of the customer.
• Tracks and reports service and Quality performances/claims and ensures committed service levels are met or exceeded.
• Leads effective and efficient transportation of goods to internal and external customers.
• Performs cost analysis on transportation expenses and recommends modifications to meet industry “best practice”.
• Ensures full compliance for export and import transactions including the completion of export documentation, execution of export license determination, issuance of shipper’s letter of instruction, filing of Electronic Export Information by use of the US Automated Export System (AES) and export record retention.
• Interfaces with customs brokers, suppliers and service providers to ensure consistency with defined import/export processes.
• Develops and maintains procedures and working instructions relevant to the import/export process.
• Oversees data entry of international distributor sales orders in SAP.
• Leads the coordination of export shipments for territory of international distributors.
• Maintains shipping instructions for territory in SAP customer master data and off-line for other departments.
• Analyzes weekly backorder reports for customers and provides production updates as needed
• Reviews/maintains sales orders in SAP for accuracy.
• Investigates shortage/overage claims received from customers.
• Resolves order transmission and EDI issues.
• Files ITN’s with US Customs.
• Ensures compliance with customer routing guides.
• Maintains and sends out documents for wholesale duty drawback.

• Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in logistics, supply chain or business administration
• 8+ years of international logistics experience
• Direct experience with import/export shipping
• Proficient in MS Office
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent time management, decision making, planning and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
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