NorthwoodSpace

Global Logistics Lead

Torrance, CA

Work authorization requiredDetected 42 days ago

CybersecurityExcelAuditingSupply ChainLogisticsCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

If you like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.
Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.

Lead end-to-end logistics, including carrier selection, booking, and proactive tracking for domestic and international shipments.
Manage export documentation, preparing and auditing commercial invoices, packing lists, HTS classifications, and customs paperwork.
Build and scale Northwood's logistics function from the ground up, developing SOPs, carrier networks, documentation standards, and scalable processes to support rapid company growth.
Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Site Operations teams to ensure materials arrive on schedule and support critical production and deployment milestones.
As a Global Logistics Lead, you will lead our domestic and international shipping operations for site deployments.
Additionally, you will support inventory operations ensuring that materials, hardware, and components flow seamlessly through our Torrance manufacturing facility.

3+ years of experience managing domestic and international logistics operations in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and the ability to manage logistics documentation and reporting with a high degree of accuracy.
Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

Experience tracking freight spend and identifying strategic cost-reduction opportunities.
Prior experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments
Experience in aerospace, electronics, or high-precision manufacturing fields.
Additional Requirements:
This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment.
Your ability to secure the necessary clearance is essential for fulfilling key responsibilities of the role.
Should you be unable to obtain it, Northwood Space reserves the right to modify or terminate your employment to align with optional needs.
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Individual base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary depending on job-related skills, education, experience, and technical expertise.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Northwood.
In addition to base salary, Northwood Space offers long-term incentives such as company stock options and discretionary performance bonuses.
Benefits include equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, flexible time off, 10 or more paid holidays per year, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Northwood is a modern space infrastructure company bringing the benefits of space to the masses through advanced communications technology.
We are building a global network of phased array ground stations that enable real-time, reliable communication for satellite missions such as national security, global connectivity, and disaster response.
With a vertically integrated approach, Northwood designs, builds, and rapidly deploys scalable systems that power the next generation of space missions.
If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

This position requires successfully obtaining and maintaining a Top Secret Security Clearance as a condition of employment

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