Manager, Operations Security and Compliance

• Carrier Vetting & Partner Security Assurance:
  Conduct security risk assessments and due diligence for carriers, subcontractors, and service providers
  handling high‑value freight.
  Validate carrier compliance with CTPAT, TAPA TSR, and customer‑mandated security requirements, including driver controls, equipment standards, and chain‑of‑custody procedures.
  Review and maintain carrier security documentation, certifications, SOPs, and corrective action plans.
  Partner with Operations and Procurement to approve, restrict, or remediate carriers based on security risk findings.
• Facility Security & Compliance:
  Perform facility security assessments aligned with TAPA FSR and CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria, including access control, CCTV, alarm systems, key control, visitor management, and secure storage.
  Identify vulnerabilities, assign risk ratings, and track corrective actions through closure.
  Collaborate with Warehouse leaders to ensure secure handling, staging, and storage of high‑value goods.
  Maintain facility security documentation, post orders, and access protocols in audit‑ready condition.
• Transport & In‑Transit Security:
  Define and enforce transport security controls for high‑value shipments, including route risk analysis, secure parking, seal management, tracking, and escalation protocols.
  Support Operations with security planning for sensitive or high‑risk moves, ensuring controls comply with TAPA TSR and customer expectations.
  Participate in theft, loss, or tampering investigations, performing root cause analysis and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
  Coordinate with Customer Service on shipment‑level security requirements, exceptions, and incident.
• Audits, Compliance & Risk Management:
  Prepare for and support CTPAT validations, TAPA audits, customer security audits, and internal assessments.
  Maintain accurate documentation, including risk assessments, corrective action logs, training records, and partner vetting files.
  Monitor regulatory and industry security updates and translate requirements into actionable internal procedures.
  Serve as a subject‑matter expert during audits, clearly explaining security controls to auditors and customers.
• Training, Awareness & Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
  Develop and deliver security awareness training for Operations, Warehouse, Drivers, and Customer Service
  teams, with emphasis on high‑value cargo protection and insider threat awareness.
  Reinforce security culture by coaching frontline teams on proper procedures and escalation paths.
  Act as a trusted advisor to business units, balancing security, service, and operational efficiency.
• Incident Response & Continuous Improvement:
  Respond to security incidents involving theft, loss, or suspicious activity.
  Lead investigations with Global safety and Security to document findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.
  Analyze trends and recommend improvements to reduce future risk.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• The wage range for this position is $70,040.00-$105,060.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT’s flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail—on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT’s full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.