Tellworks Logistics · 12 hours ago
Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
Tellworks Logistics, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading provider of supply chain services. They are seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to design, lead, and oversee the company’s enterprise-wide compliance program, ensuring operational activities comply with applicable regulations.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls
Ensure compliance frameworks are scalable and effective across multiple facilities and geographic regions
Promote a culture of compliance through training, communication, and operational integration
Oversee compliance with OSHA, labor and employment laws, environmental regulations, and relevant industry standards
Monitor regulatory and legislative developments impacting warehousing, fulfillment, and logistics operations, and proactively advise leadership on implications
Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and external advisors
Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and operational risks across warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation functions
Lead internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory inspections; oversee the development and execution of corrective action plans
Manage investigations related to safety incidents, regulatory violations, and compliance complaints
Ensure consistent adherence to company standards and applicable regulatory requirements
Lead and manage the compliance team (2–3 team members)
Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on compliance risks, trends, incidents, and program effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of 10 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory roles, preferably within warehousing, logistics, or supply chain environments
Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations, OSHA and safety regulations, and logistics-related compliance requirements
Proven experience building and managing compliance programs in multi-site and/or multi-state organizations
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership
Ability to travel up to 50%
Preferred
JD, MBA, or relevant compliance certification strongly preferred
Lean Six Sigma background preferred
Big Four or similar consulting experience preferred
Atlanta-based candidates preferred; open to remote candidates
Company
Tellworks Logistics
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Tellworks Logistics began operations in 2005 to fill a logistics and warehousing need in the telecommunications industry for a reverse logistics solution that could handle surpluses of components and equipment.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2023-10-17
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