Manager of International Fleet

Working cross-functionally with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, and external logistics providers, this position develops transportation strategies that improve service, reduce cost, increase visibility, and strengthen supply chain resiliency. Manage ocean, air, truck, rail, parcel, and cross-border transportation activities. Coordinate inbound raw materials, packaging components, and outbound finished goods across global markets. Ensure transportation capacity aligns with production schedules and customer demand. Develop contingency plans for carrier disruptions, port congestion, and geopolitical risks. Develop strategic partnerships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, ocean carriers, airlines, drayage providers, and transportation partners. Support transportation sourcing initiatives, carrier negotiations, and freight procurement activities. Ensure compliance with all U.S. and international trade regulations governing imports and exports. Oversee customs brokers and ensure timely, accurate customs declarations. Maintain compliance with FDA, CBP, USDA, FSMA, ISF, AES, and other regulatory requirements. Govern HTS classifications, country of origin documentation, Incoterms, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, phytosanitary certificates, and other international shipping documentation. Partner with Regulatory, Legal, and Quality teams to ensure compliance with changing trade requirements. Financial Management Own the international transportation budget and support monthly forecasting activities. Analyze freight spend across ocean, air, customs brokerage, drayage, duties, storage, detention, demurrage, and other accessorial charges. Identify transportation cost reduction opportunities through network optimization, carrier management, and process improvements. Support monthly financial reviews with transportation reporting and performance analysis. Transportation Systems & Visibility Serve as subject matter expert for international transportation systems and shipment visibility platforms. Partner with IT to improve ERP, transportation management systems, and reporting capabilities. Ensure accurate transportation data, shipment status visibility, and system integrity. Drive automation and standardization of international transportation processes. Continuous Improvement Develop and maintain standard operating procedures supporting international logistics operations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on transportation efficiency, service, compliance, and cost optimization. Perform root cause analysis on transportation issues and implement corrective actions. Standardize processes across the Coffee Operating Unit to improve consistency and operational excellence. Work Modality: Ideally this person will work a hybrid schedule if located near one of our main offices located in Emeryville, CA. Partner with Procurement, Supply Planning, Manufacturing Operations, Customer Service, Finance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, International Suppliers, Freight Forwarders, Customs Brokers, and Transportation Providers to ensure seamless movement of products. Reporting & Analytics Develop and maintain KPIs for On-Time Delivery, Transportation Spend vs Budget, Freight Cost, Carrier Performance, Customs Compliance, ISF/AES Compliance, Port Dwell Time, Container Utilization, Demurrage & Detention, Claims Performance, and Inventory Flow Reliability. Provide executive transportation reporting and shipment visibility. Build a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement. Foster collaboration across internal and external partners. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Transportation, or related field. 7+ years of international transportation, logistics, or supply chain experience. Experience managing global import and export operations. Strong understanding of ocean, air, drayage, parcel, and cross-border transportation. Knowledge of customs regulations, Incoterms, HTS, FDA, CBP, ISF, and AES. Experience managing freight forwarders and customs brokers. Strong financial, analytical, and project management skills. Service and customer-focused approach, monitor customer expectations and adapt as needed Ability to prioritize and plan work in an organized manner while exhibiting efficient time management against key deadlines Experience with ERP and transportation management systems. Preferred: CPG/Food & Beverage experience; SAP, Power BI; APICS, CSCMP, Lean Six Sigma, or PMP certifications. HUGE plus if experience with coffee logistics.