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Paula's Choice Skincare · 16 hours ago

Global Freight Manager

US_Remote

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Paula’s Choice, a global skincare leader founded in 1995, empowers individuals to define beauty on their own terms through science-backed products. The Global Freight Manager will lead a small team to ensure that freight transport is executed efficiently, while also supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimize global distribution and reduce costs.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Manage a team of export associates

Oversee the daily coordination with Buyers, Quality Control, Contract Manufacturers, Warehouse teams, Freight Forwarders / Carriers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods

Supervise US Customs compliance, and international logistics. Make sure that all Free Trade data and HTS codes are updated. Prepare and maintain domestic and export customs documentation. Audit pack lists and receipts to ensure inventory values and quantities are accurate

Manage and maintain accurate and up-to-date records of booked shipments in internal systems and provide inbound/ outbound visibility for warehouse operations, wholesale dept, contract manufacturer’s, overseas Paula’s Choice subsidiaries (PCEU, PCAU, Asia) and supply chain teams

Review and approve freight purchase orders, audit carrier invoices, resolve any disputed rates with carriers, and approve invoices for weekly payments

Investigate & diagnose service failures, take corrective action, submit claims for damages and obtain credit memos for overbilling

Identify, select, onboard and manage new freight forwarders and logistics companies for all Paula’s Choice entities

Prepare on-demand reports for upper management and other depts (budget forecasts, monthly accruals, In-transit reporting, cost analysis, lead-times and lane costs, etc.)

Review carrier performance, logistics cost and drive process improvements with key partners (freight forwarders/ truckers) by identifying opportunities for lowering cost and improving lead times

Provide and oversee training, standard operation guides to internal departments and contract manufacturers

Participate in the new ERP implementation process and provide subject matter expertise

Qualification

International transportation managementCustoms complianceLogistics optimizationMicrosoft Office proficiencyTransportation principles knowledgeAnalytical skillsTeam managementProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

5+ years of experience minimum managing international transportation programs, with a strong focus on performance management and continuous improvement

1+ years of supervisory experience

Proven ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external parties and creating opportunities to improve efficiency and service while lowering costs

Hands-on experience across all logistics modes and moves, including import, export, and domestic shipments, as well as consolidations, expedites, and special tariff programs

Solid understanding of manufacturing, distribution, retail and e-commerce environments

In-depth knowledge of transportation principles across air, rail, ocean, and road, including cost structures, service levels, and trade-offs

Experience in international trade, customs, & international logistics

Ability to analyze and clearly articulate unit transportation costs to support informed decisions on mode, speed, service, and cost optimization

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Highly motivated self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset

Demonstrated creative problem-solving ability, strong business acumen, organizational and analytical skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills