Transportation and Trade Compliance Manager at RedWingShoeCompany in Red Wing, MN, United States

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international transportation operations and trade compliance activities for finished goods and raw materials. Responsible for Parcel, LTL, Truckload, Ocean, and Air transportation, as well as import/export compliance, FTZ operations, CTPAT certification, trade agreements, carrier management, transportation strategy, and logistics network optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. Customs, Department of Commerce, Federal Trade Commission, and international trade regulations for operations across the United States, Netherlands, Japan, and Middle East.
• Manage global import and export compliance activities, ensuring accurate shipment documentation, customs entries, and adherence to regulatory requirements for both FTZ and non-FTZ shipments.
• Maintain and audit Harmonized System (HS) classifications, monitor changes to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), and resolve commodity classification and country-of-origin issues.
• Partner with Chambers of Commerce, foreign embassies, and customs authorities to secure required export documentation, support product clearance, and identify tariff optimization opportunities.
• Lead strategic relationships with Parcel, LTL, Truckload, Ocean, Air Freight carriers, customs brokers, and 3PLs.
• Analyze transportation and logistics networks to identify cost-effective, efficient, and compliant methods for global product movement.
• Manage trade agreement programs, including USMCA and CAFTA-DR, ensuring compliance and maximizing duty savings and business benefits.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Red Wing Shoe Company and global distribution centers, providing expertise and guidance on transportation, customs, and trade compliance matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, drive operational efficiencies, standardize business practices, and support organizational growth initiatives.
• Develop and present data-driven analyses and recommendations to improve logistics performance, trade compliance, customer satisfaction, and overall supply chain effectiveness while providing both tactical and strategic support to international business operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university and five to seven years related experience/training;
• or equivalent combination education and experience. Five years’ experience in international business preferred.
• Must have at least three years of experience working with government regulations.
• Experience in Import, Export, ocean shipping, customs clearance requirements and FTZ software systems
• Knowledge of Incoterms
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and multi-cultural viewpoints.
• Must have general office skills including utilization of office equipment. PC skills are required, including above average skills with the following applications: Windows, MSWord, and Excel.

Skills

Required

• Knowledge of Incoterms

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) match, employee discounts, and valuable well-being benefits like free EAP services, financial planning assistance, and well-being coaching all designed to support your health and financial security.
• The targeted hiring range for this full-time position is $90,000-$116,800 depending on qualifications; however, the expanded salary range provides opportunities for advancement. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and job location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, competencies, experience, and relevant education, training or a combination of these things and market demand. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and benefits for your location during the hiring process.