Senior Manager, Logistics & Trade Compliance
This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States
About tonies:
tonies is the globally leading interactive audio platform for children with more than 10 million Tonieboxes and 125 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes around 1,400 Tonies in several languages. Since its inception, tonies has achieved significant milestones, including listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2021 as well as a globally present team of over 550 dedicated professionals operating from various countries.
Joining our tonies team means being part of an inspiring mission to create innovative and meaningful experiences for children around the world. Together, we’re shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.
You as part of tonies:
The Senior Manager, Logistics & Trade Compliance is responsible for overseeing global and domestic logistics operations while ensuring full compliance with applicable trade and customs regulations. This role manages international ocean and air freight, U.S. customs compliance, and domestic transportation activities, with a focus on operational excellence, cost control, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
Logistics Management
• Lead and manage international logistics operations, including ocean and air freight, to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable movement of goods
• Oversee domestic transportation activities, including inbound and outbound shipments, carrier performance, and service levels
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve logistics strategies, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers
• Monitor freight spend, negotiate contracts and rates, and identify opportunities for cost optimization
• Proactively resolve transportation issues, delays, and service disruptions
Trade Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with all U.S. customs and trade regulations, including import/export requirements, tariff classification, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations
• Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and retention of all required customs documentation and records
• Manage customs broker activities to ensure accurate and timely filings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Stay current on regulatory changes and assess potential impact to company operations
• Lead internal compliance reviews and support external audits or regulatory inquiries as required
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
• Partner with internal stakeholders across procurement, finance, operations, and legal to ensure aligned and compliant supply chain practices
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure logistics performance, compliance, and cost efficiency
• Prepare reports and analyses for leadership related to transportation performance, compliance risks, and improvement initiatives
• Support the implementation and optimization of transportation management, ERP, and trade compliance systems
What we are looking for:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in logistics and trade compliance
• Demonstrated experience managing:
• International ocean and air freight operations
• U.S. customs and import/export compliance
• Domestic transportation networks
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and procedures
• Experience managing external service providers, including freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certification in customs or trade compliance (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, or similar)
• Experience supporting global supply chains and multi-country sourcing
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and trade compliance software
• Prior people management or team leadership experience
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About tonies:
tonies is the globally leading interactive audio platform for children with more than 10 million Tonieboxes and 125 million Tonies sold. The intuitive and award-winning audio system has changed the way young children play and learn independently with its child-safe, wireless, and screen-free approach. Tonieboxes have been activated in over 100 countries, the content portfolio includes around 1,400 Tonies in several languages. Since its inception, tonies has achieved significant milestones, including listing on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in November 2021 as well as a globally present team of over 550 dedicated professionals operating from various countries.
Joining our tonies team means being part of an inspiring mission to create innovative and meaningful experiences for children around the world. Together, we’re shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.
You as part of tonies:
The Senior Manager, Logistics & Trade Compliance is responsible for overseeing global and domestic logistics operations while ensuring full compliance with applicable trade and customs regulations. This role manages international ocean and air freight, U.S. customs compliance, and domestic transportation activities, with a focus on operational excellence, cost control, risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence.
Your tasks and responsibilities will include:
Logistics Management
• Lead and manage international logistics operations, including ocean and air freight, to ensure timely, cost-effective, and reliable movement of goods
• Oversee domestic transportation activities, including inbound and outbound shipments, carrier performance, and service levels
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve logistics strategies, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers
• Monitor freight spend, negotiate contracts and rates, and identify opportunities for cost optimization
• Proactively resolve transportation issues, delays, and service disruptions
Trade Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with all U.S. customs and trade regulations, including import/export requirements, tariff classification, valuation, and country-of-origin determinations
• Oversee the preparation, accuracy, and retention of all required customs documentation and records
• Manage customs broker activities to ensure accurate and timely filings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
• Stay current on regulatory changes and assess potential impact to company operations
• Lead internal compliance reviews and support external audits or regulatory inquiries as required
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting
• Partner with internal stakeholders across procurement, finance, operations, and legal to ensure aligned and compliant supply chain practices
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure logistics performance, compliance, and cost efficiency
• Prepare reports and analyses for leadership related to transportation performance, compliance risks, and improvement initiatives
• Support the implementation and optimization of transportation management, ERP, and trade compliance systems
What we are looking for:
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in logistics and trade compliance
• Demonstrated experience managing:
• International ocean and air freight operations
• U.S. customs and import/export compliance
• Domestic transportation networks
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and procedures
• Experience managing external service providers, including freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional certification in customs or trade compliance (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, or similar)
• Experience supporting global supply chains and multi-country sourcing
• Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and trade compliance software
• Prior people management or team leadership experience
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