Manager, Logistics (Global Fulfillment Network)
$125,000–$185,000 year
On-siteRedmond, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute enterprise-wide logistics strategies to optimize inbound networks, fulfillment operations, and global transportation performance while driving cost optimization and operational excellence. Establish carrier performance frameworks, manage RFPs and contract negotiations, and lead strategic sourcing initiatives to refine KPI methodologies and network health. Analyze and redesign transportation and distribution methods to reduce lead times, prepare annual budgets, and lead cross-functional cost-reduction efforts. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex logistics issues, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and aligning strategies with production and engineering objectives. Requires 5+ years of logistics experience, 40% travel availability, and extended hours for critical milestones.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of demonstrated experience developing and improving KPI frameworks and carrier performance management programs
- 5+ years of experience leading sourcing strategy, carrier negotiations, and partnership management
- 5+ years of proven people management experience, including leading, developing, and supporting logistics teams
- Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support critical milestones or operations shifts
- Availability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time as needed to other SpaceX site or customer sites/meetings
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee (or eligible to obtain required authorizations)
Desired Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience managing complex international and domestic inbound and outbound logistics networks, fulfillment networks, or global transportation operations
- Proven track record of scaling logistics operations and network capacity by 10x or more
- Experience leveraging network size and shipment volume to optimize spend and improve competitive advantage
- Proven track record expanding logistics networks to support freight, e-commerce, and industrial/manufacturing projects
- Strong background in 3PL/4PL management, freight forwarding and ocean/air/domestic, with proven ability to manage and leverage relationships to scale operations, accelerate solution delivery, and drive strong network performance
- Experience with ITAR, C-TPAT, HTS/Schedule B, Incoterms, and international compliance
- Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems, logistics platforms, and data analytics tools
- Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Experience supporting high-growth or high-mix manufacturing environments
- Experience developing and supporting complex global logistics networks and supply chains
- Experience with procurement and development of solutions for freight, warehousing, e-commerce, and special project services
- Experience managing logistics compliance and regulatory requirements
- Experience preparing and managing logistics budgets and driving cost reduction initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to measure network health, carrier performance, and operational efficiency
- Experience working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Tax and Operations teams
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