2 months ago
Base Salary
$120k - $144k/yr
Responsibilities
- Embed at client headquarters and logistics hubs to map processes, audit supply chain data, identify bottlenecks, and quantify ROI.
- Design, prototype, and scale mathematical supply chain models for mode mix planning, bin-packing, container payload balancing, safety stock, and supplier consolidation.
- Lead solution design across order and shipment management, transportation planning, data integration, workflow automation, and operational analytics.
- Partner with Forward Deployed Engineers and core engineering teams to turn models into production workflows in Flexport Control Tower and Workflows.
- Develop client proposals, present ROI projections, and communicate data-driven recommendations to executive stakeholders.
- Manage 90-day deployment sprints, including roadmaps, data pipelines, risk mitigation, delivery, and measurable impact.
- Validate models with frontline operations teams and drive adoption in live logistics workflows.
- Monitor financial and environmental project impact and convert field insights into reusable playbooks and platform features.
Requirements
- BA/BS or higher in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- 4+ years of professional experience in supply chain management or consulting, logistics engineering, freight forwarding, or product management.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools such as Looker and Tableau.
- Ability to build mathematical decision-support models, reason about end-to-end physical dependencies, and work with imperfect enterprise data.
- Experience managing technical program workstreams from problem definition and prototyping through delivery, risk management, adoption, and impact measurement.
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder influence, problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to explain complex workflows.
- Willingness to work hands-on at ports, warehouses, and client logistics hubs.
- Preferred experience or certifications include Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, Agile, SCRUM, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Preferred expertise includes global freight forwarding, customs compliance, TMS/WMS software, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Manhattan, or trade finance.
- Experience in high-growth technology startups, top-tier management or supply chain consulting firms, or product management environments is a plus.
Benefits
- San Francisco, California location
- Up to 50% travel required
- Bonus, equity, medical, dental, and flexible time off are included in the total rewards package
About Flexport
Flexport builds a cloud-based platform for freight forwarding and customs brokerage, combining ocean, air, and truck booking with shipment tracking and analytics for importers and exporters. It earns fees for logistics services and provides supply chain visibility software that integrates with warehousing and trade compliance workflows. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the privately held company operates globally across major trade lanes.