Job Description

About ATI

American Trading International (ATI) is a global, service-driven export trading company that connects leading U.S. food and beverage brands with customers in more than 80 international markets worldwide.

At ATI, we work at the intersection of strategy, relationships, and execution. We support domestic and international partners as they expand into new markets, navigate complex global supply chains, and build sustainable, long-term growth. Our work is fast-paced and collaborative, with a strong emphasis on accountability, trust, and follow-through.

We are a team of thoughtful, commercially minded professionals who value teamwork, integrity, and ambition. ATI is a place for people who enjoy solving real problems, working across cultures and functions, and contributing meaningfully to shared goals.

We are looking for individuals who are interested in building a long-term career, who take pride in their work, and who want to grow alongside a global organization that values diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration.

What you’ll do

As Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring ATI delivers the right product, on time, in full, every time—safely, legally, and at the optimal cost.

You will own the end-to-end execution of global shipments, acting as the central coordination point across customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal teams. This role requires strong operational discipline, deep export knowledge, and the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key responsibilities include:

End-to-end logistics execution

Own On-Time, In-Full delivery performance across all shipments
Manage booking, container planning, and freight coordination across ocean, drayage, and cold-chain providers

Ensure seamless execution from order readiness through to final delivery

Compliance & regulatory management

• Ensure all export documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with U.S. and destination-country requirements
• Oversee preparation and validation of:
• Commercial invoices
• Packing lists
• Certificates of origin (COO)
• Health certificates
• Bills of lading
• Minimize risk of delays, penalties, or customs rejections

Cost management & carrier performance

• Manage freight cost optimization, including:
• Rate negotiations
• Shipment consolidations
• Validation of accessorial charges
• Monitor carrier performance and drive accountability on service levels
• Support logistics budgeting and cost visibility

Cross-functional coordination & communication

• Act as the central communication hub across:
• Customers
• Suppliers
• Freight forwarders and carriers
• Internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance)
• Provide proactive updates, manage expectations, and ensure alignment across stakeholders

Issue resolution & operational problem-solving

• Quickly resolve shipment disruptions including:
• Carrier delays
• Port congestion
• Temperature excursions (cold chain)
• Customs or documentation issues
• Make data-driven decisions to minimize impact on cost and delivery timelines

Process discipline & documentation accuracy

• Maintain high standards of accuracy and process consistency
• Ensure all documentation, rate confirmations, and shipment records are complete and audit-ready
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes and reduce risk

What Success Looks Like

In your first 12 months, success in this role will include:

• Consistent achievement of OTIF delivery performance targets
• Zero-error documentation standard, with minimal amendments or customs rejections
• Improved freight cost control and visibility
• Strong, reliable relationships with carriers, brokers, and logistics partners
• Clear, proactive communication across all stakeholders
• Reduced shipment disruptions and faster resolution times when issues arise

Requirements

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in international logistics, export operations, or supply chain management
• Strong understanding of:
• Incoterms
• Ocean freight, drayage, and global shipping processes
• Export documentation and regulatory requirements
• Perishable goods and cold-chain logistics (preferred)
• High attention to detail with a track record of documentation accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills in time-sensitive environments
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
• Process-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and execution

Core Competencies

• Supply Chain & Export Expertise
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Attention to Detail & Process Discipline
• Communication & Stakeholder Alignment

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

ATI offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support our employees’ health, wellbeing, and long-term success. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience, scope, and level (Director or VP).

Our benefits include:

• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentive opportunities [State RANGE!]
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Paid time off, including vacation and company-recognized holidays
• Professional development support and growth opportunities
• Travel opportunities and exposure to global markets

Our Commitment to Inclusion

ATI is committed to building a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to do their best work. We value diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and we believe inclusive teams make better decisions and stronger businesses.

We encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement listed but who bring relevant experience, curiosity, and a strong alignment with the role and our values.