Riverview, Michigan, United States (On-Site) · Posted 1 day ago
$85k–$90k / yr
Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Manufacturing
Job Type Full-Time
Min Education BA/BS/Undergraduate
Min Experience 3-5 Years
Required Travel None
Salary $85,000.00 - $90,000.00
Salary - Type Yearly Salary

About this role

About Us

SOLO World Partners provides comprehensive solutions to Fortune 500 companies and leading global manufacturing industrial suppliers, specializing in high-precision OEM metal-based components.

Our Global Supply Chain services offer a wide spectrum of options, from FOB to DDP conversions, as well as customizable independent services. These services encompass various aspects, including material planning, program management, POC finance, engineering, program management, customs brokering, global sourcing, door-to-door logistics, ocean vessel freight, interstate rail, international tax law compliance, specialized warehousing, quality assurance, EDI, IT technology, and CRM support.

SOLO boasts advanced international trade and governmental tax certifications, including FTZ, IMMEX, C-TPAT, IATF 16949, R.O., and Bonded status, offering a strategic edge in the Global Supply Chain landscape.

Position Summary
The International Logistics Manager manages the Mexico logistics team and works alongside the team to coordinate international transportation. This position works directly with carriers, freight forwarders, customers, and internal departments to arrange shipments, resolve delivery issues, and control freight costs. The manager coordinates with the company’s material planning and trade compliance teams to support timely shipment execution. Fluency in both English and Spanish, written and spoken, is required.
This position operates with a high level of independence and is expected to exercise sound judgment in prioritizing work, resolving issues, coordinating cross-functionally, and escalating risks appropriately. This role is not static, and responsibilities may be adjusted periodically to reflect changing company needs.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and coordinate international shipments with the logistics team, including transportation arrangements, tracking, and delivery follow-up.
  • Manage team priorities and workloads, provide coaching and performance feedback, and participate in daily logistics activities.
  • Work with carriers, freight forwarders, and customers to confirm arrangements, communicate shipment status, and address documentation needs, such as following up with carriers on Carta Porte documentation.
  • Obtain and compare freight quotes, review carrier charges and service terms, and recommend rates, carriers, routes, or service changes for approval.
  • Resolve shipment delays and transportation issues, coordinate approved alternatives, and escalate concerns when needed.
  • Coordinate shipment timing and documentation with material planning, customs brokerage, and trade compliance teams, including gathering shipment information needed for pedimentos and electronic value declarations (MVE).
  • Support the teams responsible for IMMEX and Anexo 24 and 30 by providing logistics records, helping investigate shipment discrepancies, and following up on items assigned to the logistics team.
  • Provide transportation invoices, shipment histories, delivery confirmations, and other logistics records for compliance reviews or customs inquiries under the direction of the trade compliance personnel responsible.
  • Use the company’s ERP system and dashboards to monitor

Skills & Competencies

  • Customer-focused, solutions-oriented communication and issue resolution.
  • Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through in a fast-changing environment.
  • High attention to detail and documentation quality.
  • Working knowledge of warehouse workflows and WMS transactions; ability to interpret inventory movement records.

Key Requirements

  • Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Foreign Trade (Comercio Exterior), Supply Chain Management, Logistics.
  • Experience: 5+ years of international logistics experience, with at least 3 years managing trade operations in a Mexico manufacturing/maquiladora environment, clearly demonstrated on the résumé.
Job ID: 86801076

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