Trade Compliance & Logistics Manager

About Waldom Electronics

Waldom Electronics is a global solutions provider to the electronic component distribution industry. With a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer success, Waldom partners with distributors and suppliers worldwide to deliver supply chain solutions that optimize efficiency, compliance, and growth.

Position Overview

The Trade Compliance & Freight Manager will oversee Waldom’s global trade compliance program and freight operations. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to all international trade laws, regulations, and customs requirements while driving efficiency, cost savings, and service quality across freight and logistics networks. The ideal candidate combines regulatory expertise with operational leadership to support Waldom’s growing international footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Compliance

Develop, implement, and maintain Waldom’s global trade compliance policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade laws, including customs regulations, EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and other applicable requirements.

Manage import/export classification (HTS, ECCN), country of origin determinations, and free trade agreement qualifications.

Oversee establishing and managing the company’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations in Rockford, IL, including audits, activation packets, recordkeeping, and SOP development.

Conduct regular compliance audits, risk assessments, and employee training programs.

Serve as primary contact with U.S. Customs & Border Protection and other regulatory agencies as required.

Freight & Logistics

Lead Waldom’s global freight strategy, optimizing cost, service, and sustainability across ocean, air, parcel, and ground transportation.

Manage relationships and contracts with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers.

Oversee freight audit and payment processes, ensuring accuracy and cost recovery.

Develop KPIs to monitor service levels, cost performance, and carrier compliance.

Collaborate with warehouse and distribution teams to improve inbound/outbound freight efficiency.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce logistics costs and transit times.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, or related field.

5+ years of experience in trade compliance and freight/logistics management.

Strong knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, HTS/ECCN classification, and FTZ operations.

Experience managing global freight contracts and carrier relationships.

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Strong leadership and communication abilities with experience training and developing teams.

Professional certifications (CCS, CES, LCB, CTPAT, or similar) preferred.

Willingness to be onsite 4 days per week.

Here’s a Few Things We Offer You

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives.

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Opportunities for career growth in a global organization.

A collaborative culture committed to innovation, partnership, and continuous improvement.

Top quality medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans Waldom pays the majority of the medical plan cost

Fourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO) annually (accrued at 2.15 hours per week for the first four (4) years of employment).

8 Paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday.

8 hours of paid volunteer time off annually.

Corporate Discount Program.

Employee Assistance Program 100% Waldom Paid!

Generous Paid Maternity & Paternity Leaves.

Tuition Assistance Program. 

Scholarship Program: for your eligible children, grandchildren & legal dependents, up to $8k a year.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:

Waldom Electronics is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, pregnancy, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, or any other protected status. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees. Finally, Waldom Electronics prohibits the harassment of any individual based on their protected status. This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, and social and recreational programs.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.