Firestorm
Manager Mission Logistics
San Diego, USA
No sponsorship$15k-$25kDetected 44 days ago
CybersecurityJiraSalesforceSupply ChainLogisticsCustomer SuccessCollaborationWarehouse Management SystemTransportation Management
About the role
- In addition, you will be considered a senior subject-matter-expert (SME) in this role: Firestorm has no professional logistician today and the function depends on you to stand it up correctly.
- Coordinate with Legal on Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) filings for OCONUS shipments containing technical data.
- Stand up the multi-modal freight tracking dashboard; publish quarterly logistics reviews including on-time / in-full performance, cost-per-pound, exception rate.
Responsibilities
- air, ground, rail, and sea - domestic and international - for xCell systems, Tempest UAS, Squall UAS, New Equipment Training (NET) kit, Field Service Representative (FSR) support gear, and OCONUS deployment cargo.
- Own customs documentation, ITAR / EAR export-control shipping compliance, and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) coordination where applicable.
- Negotiate and manage strategic carrier contracts and freight-forwarder relationships.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing on production-delivery shipping; with FSRs on field-support gear movement; with the Special Projects & Event Specialist on trade-show and exercise event logistics.
- Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
Requirements
- Serve as HAZMAT shipper-of-record for the function across required modes (49 CFR, IATA DGR, IMDG, ICAO-TI).
- Perform other duties as needed Required qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, or Business Administration.
Nice to have
- Senior military service in S-4, G-4, or J-4 logistics roles with multi-modal joint responsibility.
- Prior post-service experience standing up logistics functions at scaling defense-tech companies or defense OEMs.
- Top Secret eligibility.
- Familiarity with Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) tooling
- Salesforce or Atlassian Jira literacy.
- 49 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations Title 49), IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG), International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions (ICAO-TI).
- Expertise with U.S. Customs documentation, ITAR / EAR export-control shipping, lithium battery shipping, and Class 1 energetics where applicable.
- Active Secret clearance at hire (or eligible with current SF-86 within 12 months).
Compensation
- $130,000 - $150,000 base, commensurate with experience Equity: Meaningful equity grant in a growth-stage defense technology company The posted salary range reflects an estimate based on a variety of compensation factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic location, and business needs.
- Actual compensation may vary, and this range is subject to change as our compensation structure or market conditions evolve.
- We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
- In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees.
- Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.
- We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
Benefits
- We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
- In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees.
- Plus, the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your family.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more.
- Benefits & Perks Our culture fosters collaboration, respect, and trust, empowering passionate people to do their best work.
Company info
- Success function is Warfighter First, Led by Warfighters - the team that fields the system is the team that fielded systems like it.
- Firestorm is looking to hire a Manager Mission Logistics who will own the multi-modal logistics function for
- Our culture fosters collaboration, respect, and trust, empowering passionate people to do their best work.
Equal opportunity
- Statement Firestorm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and upholding equitable hiring practices.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process.
- Firestorm is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible work environment.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship required due to ITAR regulations & the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance 8+ years multi-modal logistics experience with both domestic and international scope
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