Supply Chain Security Manager

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

The Security Manager will be responsible for the hands-on implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of security strategies and programs across our logistics operations, ensuring robust compliance with CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism), TAPA (Transported Asset Protection Association), and AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) standards.

Preferred background in military or law enforcement particularly in roles focused on security operations or investigative work.

This tactical role focuses on securing physical assets, supply chains, and personnel. The Security Manager will be expected to actively mitigate risks and respond to incidents within a complex logistical environment with precision and urgency. The security manager must have strong investigative skills and proactively search for security risks to help prevent and mitigate security incidents, possess strong operational security expertise, a thorough understanding of global trade security standards, and proven leadership in managing security teams and systems. The security manager must have strong investigative skills and proactively search for security risks to help prevent future security incidents.

Administration

• Manage and operate security systems (Security, Health and Safety Portal, CCTV, intrusion alarm, access control, etc.)
• Coordinate timely completion (within 90 days) of outstanding Security Corrective Actions.
• Preventive Actions with appropriate parties and communicate issues to the District Manager and Regional Security Manager/Director.
• Be a part of the District Business Review meeting to discuss security-related issues, concerns, and best practices.
• Coach employees and management on how to complete incident reporting per the Security Incident Reporting Standard.
• Take the lead on all district security incident investigations, in coordination with Regional and CHQ Security.
• Support Business Continuity Plan development and testing.

Communication & Security Awareness

• Facilitate the development of a security-conscious mindset within the district.
• Own and report on all security-related communication with the following parties:

• Expeditors District
• Local police department
• Customers
• Service Providers
• Regional / CHQ Security and Cargo Signal Teams

• Support product and account management as needed with:

• Security matters related to port authority, carriers, warehouses, AEO and CTPAT programs, etc.
• Sales initiatives and facilitation of customer-specific security requirements

• Support Cargo Signal sales engagements, as needed o Customers’ security teams including involvement in preparing for any customer security audits.
• Keep district management and sales up to date on new security initiatives, training material and security-related information provided by Regional / CHQ Security.

Operational Performance Standards; Cargo Security Regulations

• Ensure 100% district compliance with all local security regulations, in coordination with district compliance officers.
• Ensure 100% district compliance with all Operational Performance Standards (Expeditors Security Standards).
• Conduct Security & Safety on-boarding orientation with new Service Providers.
• Conduct Service Provider Risk Reviews to confirm 100% compliance with the Security & Safety Notice.
• All non-compliant items on the Risk