Remote Vice President

Summary

Join Fender Musical Instruments Corporation as a VP of Global Logistics and Trade Compliance in a remote position. This role will be accountable for FMIC's global international and domestic transportation, imports/exports, and trade compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in global logistics and supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience in managing complex international logistics operations
• Strong knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and compliance requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in logistics and supply chain management software and tools
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong project management skills and the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives
• Proficiency in estimating and managing P&L/Expense Budgets

Responsibilities

• Be a global thought leader driving logistics and trade processes, technology, and people management to reach new heights – fostering an environment of growth and optimization for FMIC
• Monitor financial performance, including cost control, budget adherence, and margin impact
• Build strong relationships with external partners (suppliers, carriers, regulatory authorities, customs brokers, technology, manufacturing, customers) as well as internal customers (sales, finance, planning, IT, etc)
• Maintains a high level of transparency and provides excellent communication to all stakeholders through the effective use of oral, written, and non-verbal communication
• Ensure the team is monitoring and analyzing logistics and trade performance metrics and filings timely. Audit performance and controls regularly and identify areas for improvement and/or corrective actions
• Oversee the selection and management of service providers including freight forwarders, carriers, brokerage and some 3PL services
• The role will manage the indirect procurement of this department: vetting contracts, collaborating with FMIC legal and vendor commercial teams to finalize all contractual T&Cs, rate structures, and is accountable for realizing the contractual agreements
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in global logistics, regulatory requirements and supply chain management
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and controls to manage trade compliance risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements
• Create a logistics and trade technology roadmap for visibility, reporting, database management, auditing tools and KPIs
• Maintain FTZ operational compliance and support global fulfillment network roadmap for FTZ
• Ensure compliance with all applicable international trade laws and regulations, including export control, import regulations, sanctions, and customs requirements
• Provide expert guidance and support to internal stakeholders on trade compliance matters, including classification, valuation, licensing, and documentation
• Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Equipment purchase program