Jae McDonald

Sr Manager, International Transportation & Logistics @Central Garden & Pet

Develop and manage corporate international transportation and logistics program and strategies that support individual business unit requirements and optimizes international freight spend. Responsible for sourcing International logistics providers, including qualifications, selection and management. Negotiate rate and business terms with logistics providers. Establish and implement supplier performance metrics, reporting, and quarterly supplier reviews. Manage and maintain company compliance with C-TPAT requirements. Maintain company HTS/tariff codes. Establish and maintain global policies for trade and transportation regulatory requirements to ensure CG & P compliance. Create and manage global transportation and logistics procedures and processes. Manage internal logistics direct reports, including daily activities associated with international transportation and logistics: issue resolution, shipment tracking, freight audit, cost controls, related procedures, communication and reporting.