Logistics Manager

Warehouse & Logistics | Full-Time | On-Site | Waxahachie, Texas

Americase is a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of protective cargo cases and specialized shipping solutions, serving customers across the country and around the world. We are looking for a Logistics Manager to lead shipping across our three Texas facilities and serve as our in-house expert on U.S. customs, Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ), and import/export compliance.

Why Join Us?

Own the Function: Lead shipping operations and trade compliance as the company’s go-to expert.
Global Freight: Manage freight moving between the United States, Mexico, China, and customers around the world.
Protect the Business: Build compliant processes that keep the company audit-ready and free of penalties and border delays.
Growth Environment: Shape logistics strategy for a growing manufacturer with operations across three Texas facilities.

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager ensures materials and finished goods move on time and that every shipment, entry, and filing is accurate and compliant with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other agency requirements. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role is responsible for inbound and outbound freight, raw material shipments to manufacturing partners in the United States, Mexico, and other countries, the return of finished goods, carrier and customs broker management, and all related documentation and regulatory filings.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on logistics leader with real FTZ and trade compliance experience who builds compliant processes, protects the company from penalties and border delays, and thrives in a fast-paced growth environment with changing demands.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping Operations: Lead shipping at all three Texas facilities, ensuring outbound shipments, including large and oversized freight, are complete, on time, properly packaged, and correctly documented.
In-Transit Visibility: Own the in-transit tracker for all inbound, outbound, cross-border, and inter-site shipments, communicating delays to Procurement and Production before they become shortages.
International Freight: Manage ocean and air freight from China and other international suppliers, including bookings, forwarder coordination, and port-to-door delivery.
Manufacturing Partner Shipments: Manage raw material shipments to partners in Mexico and other countries, and the return of finished goods to the U.S. or onward to overseas customers.
Domestic Freight: Manage LTL, FTL, and parcel shipping for inbound materials, inter-site transfers, and outbound shipments, coordinating dock schedules with the Senior Warehouse Manager.
Freight Strategy: Develop the freight strategy, including modes, lanes, consolidation, and routing guides, and partner with Procurement on supplier freight terms and Incoterms.
Vendor Management: Select, negotiate with, and manage carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PLs, and maintain rate agreements and scorecards.
Freight Budget: Own the freight and logistics budget, track spend by lane, mode, and accessorials, and reduce premium and expedited freight.
Dangerous Goods: Ensure applicable shipments comply with DOT, IATA, and IMDG dangerous goods requirements, in partnership with HazMat Safety Consulting.
Contingency Planning: Develop plans for port delays, border disruptions, carrier failures, and geopolitical risk.
Data and Reporting: Maintain shipment data in ERP and TMS systems, and report on on-time delivery, on-time in-full, freight cost, entry accuracy, and audit results.

Trade Compliance and Foreign-Trade Zone

Compliance Lead: Serve as the in-house expert for U.S. customs and trade compliance and the primary liaison with CBP, the FTZ grantee and operator, customs brokers, and other agencies.
FTZ Operations: Lead FTZ operations, including admissions (CBP Form 214), weekly entries (CBP Forms 3461/7501), zone inventory control and ERP reconciliation, annual reconciliation, and the annual FTZ Board report.
FTZ Procedures and Fees: Maintain the FTZ procedures manual on file with CBP, the grantee, and manage Harbor Maintenance Fee payments and FTZ-related fees.
Classification and Origin: Ensure accurate HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and marking for all imports, with compliance data established before material is received.
Export Compliance: Ensure export compliance for all shipments leaving the United States.
Mexico Production Documentation: Manage USMCA origin qualification, coordination with Mexican customs brokers on IMMEX requirements, and U.S. goods returned and assembled-abroad provisions.
Duty Savings: Lead tariff mitigation strategies, such as FTZ benefits, duty drawback, and free trade agreement qualification, in compliance with trade laws.
Recordkeeping and Audits: Maintain import and export records to CBP requirements, keep the company audit-ready, and conduct internal compliance audits.
Policy and Training: Develop trade compliance procedures, train shipping, warehouse, and procurement teams, and advise the Director of Supply Chain on regulatory changes.

Team Leadership

Shipping Supervisors: Lead, schedule, and direct Shipping Supervisors at each of the three Texas facilities, ensuring coverage across shifts and peak periods.
Training and Standards: Train shipping personnel on procedures, documentation, compliance, and safety, and hold the team accountable to standard procedures across all sites.
Performance Management: Conduct performance evaluations and partner with Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, staffing, and disciplinary decisions.
Escalation Point: Serve as the primary contact for freight, customs, and compliance issues that could affect production, delivery, or regulatory standing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of logistics or trade compliance experience in a manufacturing environment, including 3+ years of hands-on Foreign-Trade Zone operations and compliance experience
2+ years supervising shipping, logistics, or compliance teams
Proven experience with CBP entries, classification, valuation, origin, and recordkeeping, and with export filings and export controls
Experience with U.S.–Mexico cross-border shipping and production with Mexican manufacturing partners
Experience managing ocean freight imports and exports to and from Asia
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three years

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) (strongly preferred)
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), NAFTZ FTZ training, or ASCM CLTD
IMMEX familiarity
DOT hazmat training or dangerous goods experience
Spanish proficiency (strongly preferred)

Skills and Competencies

FTZ operations and compliance
U.S. customs and CBP regulations
Export compliance (EAR, AES/EEI)
HTS classification, valuation, and origin
U.S.–Mexico cross-border logistics and USMCA
ERP, TMS, and ACE proficiency
Carrier and broker negotiation
Leadership, team development, and multi-site coordination
Attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving

Who You Are

Meticulous, and treats compliance as non-negotiable
Proactive in spotting issues before they become shortages, delays, or penalties
Equally comfortable on the shipping dock and working with federal agencies
Calm and effective under pressure, when shipments are delayed or plans change

Travel and Work Requirements

Travel up to 25% to Americase facilities, manufacturing partners, the U.S.–Mexico border, carriers, and vendors, including Mexico and occasional international travel
Valid passport or the ability to obtain one
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical shipping tasks as needed
Ability to work in varying weather conditions when supporting shipping and dock operations
Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed

Pre-Employment Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check prior to the start date, conducted in accordance with applicable law, and a pre-employment drug screen. Employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policy for the duration of employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Americase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations: Americase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants who need an accommodation may contact Human Resources.

E-Verify: Americase participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit www.e-verify.gov.

This posting describes the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications, and duties may change at any time with or without notice.

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