Export Documentation Manager - Jericho, NY

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific Recycling is seeking an Export Documentation Manager to lead our growing international business.

In this role, you will manage a team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all export documentation.

You'll act as a control tower for critical processes, mitigate compliance risks, and partner with freight forwarders, steamship lines, and internal teams to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

Your leadership will be key in developing talent, strengthening compliance, and driving continuous improvement.

Location: This is an onsite role based at our GP Recycling Headquarters in Jericho, NY.

Employees are required to be onsite 3 days per week - Monday through Wednesday.

What You Will Do


* Lead, coach, and develop documentation team, monitoring performance, and fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and contribution motivation.


* Oversee all aspects of export documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, with a focus on reducing delays and financial exposure.


* Own compliance for the documentation function, including anti-money laundering, country-specific regulatory adherence, and proactive risk reduction.


* Build and strengthen partnerships with freight forwarders, customers steamship lines, banks, and offshore documentation teams, ensuring alignment, service levels, and effective issue resolution.


* Drive process improvements through data analysis, automation, and SOP alignment, reducing risks and enhancing performance.


* Lead continuous improvement initiatives through root cause analysis, corrective actions, and knowledge sharing, strengthening compliance practices and reducing risks of delays, claims, or export violations.


* Leverage tools to drive standardization and automation improvements.


* Partner cross-functionally with Marine, Trade Compliance, and Commercial teams to ensure documentation supports broader business goals and customer value creation.


* Leverage reporting tools (Power BI, Excel, etc.) to track KPIs, identify process gaps, and build transparency for stakeholders.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or related field OR 5+ years of supply chain/logistics experience


* Strong understanding of international trade compliance requirements


* Proven experience collaborating with freight forwarders, steamship lines, or other export documentation stakeholders


* Strong understanding of international trade regulations, transportation modes, and supply chain optimization


* Collaboration mindset that seeks to build working relationships and bridge gaps between partners

What Will Put You Ahead


* 2+ years of leadership or people-management experience


* Previous export documentation management experience


* Demonstrated success in developing teams, driving compliance, and reducing business risk

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