Director of Air & Sea

Responsible with complying with Customs import regulations in accordance with the World Trade Organization. As well as setting the strategy for import and export programs while developing and coordinating with the internal cross functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across all departments.
• Provide strategic direction to management on the company’s international business including but not limited to freight, imports, exports and operational activities;
• Partner with the Sales team when assistance is needed to provide customer support for new customers, existing customer presentations and/or meetings;
• Provide daily guidance and expertise across company for logistical export activities to ensure duty efficient and compliant trade compliance, including proper valuation (such as transfer pricing), classification, country of origin, marking, drawback, AD/CVD, duty-preference programs, and Other Government Agencies;
• Manage direct customer interactions on shipment issues to ensure timely, accurate shipments, tracking and proper documentation;
• Sustain rapport with key customers/accounts by relationship marketing exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities;
• Manage and update the ocean, air and land freight rates to ensure competitive advantage for the company;
• Identify optimization opportunities for the International Operations through analysis, monitoring and development of new techniques and strategies;
• Develop and implement global import/export management processes, procedures and training for company personnel to ensure all international shipments are complying with US and foreign countries trade and customs regulations;
• Develop legal contracts with custom brokers and freight forwarders to streamline foreign distribution;
• Provide counsel/assistance to employees regarding export/import regulatory and licensing matters; assists with international quoting initiatives;
• Assist with counsel investigations on export/import suspected violations and prepares/reviews documentation as needed;
• Remain knowledgeable in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by attending various seminars, reviews the Federal Register and other industry publications for any upcoming;
• Develop, implement and maintain customs compliance policies, procedure and documentation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• 5+ years' experience working in logistics, import/export freight forwarding
• Experience working in International trade
• Supply chain management and transportation experience 

Personal Characteristics:

• Strong work ethic with a persistence in pursuit of objectives 
• Understanding and responsive to situations that require a sense of urgency 
• Consistent in follow-up and follow-through 
• Credible with a high level of personal integrity 
• Loyal and dedicated to the success of colleagues and team members 
• Optimistic toward all activities, able to transmit this optimism to others 
• Onsite in Piscataway 4 days per week, 1 day remote

ICAT Logistics, Inc. is the global logistics partner built for high-stakes industries, where failure isn’t an option and solving complex challenges is the norm.

From sensitive military missions to lifesaving medical shipments to oversized industrial cargo, we specialize in the impossible. With a tenacity for intricacy, a dedication to precision, and mission-proven adaptability, we deliver where others can’t or won’t.

With a human-centric, technology-driven mindset, we challenge the standard and embrace change to accelerate what’s possible in global logistics. Whether it’s secure transportation, international compliance, or a comprehensive scope of supply chain solutions, ICAT moves with complete confidence anywhere in the world—because our mission is delivering yours.