International Trade Compliance & Logistics Lead
Zoetis
August 20, 2026
On-site
Michigan, United States
Operations
Responsibilities
- Establish and manage global/regional courier partnerships; negotiate rates, define SLAs, and implement performance scorecards.
- Design and deploy scalable shipment SOPs (inbound/outbound, inter-site transfers, packaging, temperature control, exception handling) aligned with regulatory standards.
- Own end-to-end import/export processes (permits, HS classification, Incoterms, valuation, customs broker oversight); resolve customs holds and mitigate risks.
- Build/manage a network of in-market distributors for testing supplies; define inventory strategies, lead times, and service expectations.
- Optimize logistics flows (labeling, duties/taxes, tracking, customer communications).
- Implement shipment visibility tools and exception management for transparency and rapid resolution.
- Partner cross-functionally (operations, regulatory, quality, commercial) to align logistics strategy.
- Drive continuous improvement (cost, on-time delivery, cycle time, scalability) and maintain KPI dashboards.
- Stay current on global trade regulations and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related).
- 7+ years global logistics/transportation experience, including international parcel/express and customs brokerage.
- Trade compliance expertise (HS classification, valuation, Incoterms) and strong vendor/SLA negotiation.
- Experience building/scaling logistics programs; create SOPs and drive adoption.
- Strong analytics (own KPIs) and excellent stakeholder communication.
Preferred
- IATA DG/IMDG and 49 CFR HAZMAT certifications.
- Life sciences/diagnostics/biological sample logistics; cold chain experience.
- Startup/high-growth experience.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- US base salary range: $93,000–$134,000; eligible for short- and long-term incentives; healthcare/insurance day one, 401(k) match and profit sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.
- Establish and manage global/regional courier partnerships; negotiate rates, define SLAs, and implement performance scorecards.
- Design and deploy scalable shipment SOPs (inbound/outbound, inter-site transfers, packaging, temperature control, exception handling) aligned with regulatory standards.
- Own end-to-end import/export processes (permits, HS classification, Incoterms, valuation, customs broker oversight); resolve customs holds and mitigate risks.
- Build/manage a network of in-market distributors for testing supplies; define inventory strategies, lead times, and service expectations.
- Optimize logistics flows (labeling, duties/taxes, tracking, customer communications).
- Implement shipment visibility tools and exception management for transparency and rapid resolution.
- Partner cross-functionally (operations, regulatory, quality, commercial) to align logistics strategy.
- Drive continuous improvement (cost, on-time delivery, cycle time, scalability) and maintain KPI dashboards.
- Stay current on global trade regulations and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related).
- 7+ years global logistics/transportation experience, including international parcel/express and customs brokerage.
- Trade compliance expertise (HS classification, valuation, Incoterms) and strong vendor/SLA negotiation.
- Experience building/scaling logistics programs; create SOPs and drive adoption.
- Strong analytics (own KPIs) and excellent stakeholder communication.
Preferred
- IATA DG/IMDG and 49 CFR HAZMAT certifications.
- Life sciences/diagnostics/biological sample logistics; cold chain experience.
- Startup/high-growth experience.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated)
- US base salary range: $93,000–$134,000; eligible for short- and long-term incentives; healthcare/insurance day one, 401(k) match and profit sharing, and 4 weeks vacation.