Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive base salary
Management Bonus Program
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
retirement plan with company match
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discounts
Job Description
Johnson Outdoors is a leading global innovator in outdoor recreation equipment and technologies, dedicated to inspiring more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, this company has grown from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise, employing around 1,300 people across 20 countries. Johnson Outdoors designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four main categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving, and Camping. Iconic brands under the Johnson Outdoors umbrella include Old Town canoes and kayaks, Ocean Kayak, Carlisle paddles, Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Extensive experience in international shipping and customs regulations including EAR, CBP, HTS, ECCN, and EU customs
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, international business or equivalent
- Five or more years of experience in logistics or supply chain management with at least two years in a leadership role
- Proficiency in ERP and trade compliance systems such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and ERP tools
- Proven experience collaborating with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience managing complex logistics operations and compliance programs
- Ability to lead teams and cross-functional projects
- Training design and delivery experience in trade compliance and logistics
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, international business or equivalent
- Typically requires 5 or more years of experience in logistics or supply chain management with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Proficient in ERP and trade compliance systems such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM or equivalent platforms
- Strong working knowledge of logistics technologies including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools
- Proven experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders and regulatory agencies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement
- Demonstrated ability to resolve complex logistics challenges including shipping delays, cost overruns, and compliance issues
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners
- Experience leading cross-functional projects and change initiatives related to logistics and compliance
- Ability to design and deliver training in trade compliance and logistics procedures
Job Duties
- Develops and manages logistics strategies to support business objectives and drive operational excellence
- Oversees import/export logistics operations including customs clearance, freight forwarding, and documentation
- Ensures accurate classification of goods under HTS codes and ECCN
- Monitors and manages denied party screening, embargoes, and sanctions compliance
- Leads, trains, and develops logistics team members
- Resolves issues related to shipping delays, transportation costs and carrier performance
- Interfaces with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies
- Monitors and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement
- Develops, implements, and maintains trade compliance policies and procedures
- Monitors regulatory changes and assesses their impact on business operations
- Conducts internal audits and assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks
- Provides training and guidance to employees on trade compliance topics
- Maintains records and audit trails for all international shipments and trade transactions
- Manages relationships with carriers, suppliers, and third-party logistics providers
- Coordinates with internal departments such as logistics, sales, operations, procurement, legal, finance to ensure end-to-end compliance across the supply chain
- Implements and maintains logistics systems and technologies
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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