Manager Mission Logistics

About the role

Firestorm is looking to hire a Manager Mission Logistics who will own the multi-modal logistics function for Mission Success end-to-end: 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.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-modal logistics planning and execution: air, ground, rail, sea — CONUS and OCONUS.
• Serve as HAZMAT shipper-of-record for the function across required modes (49 CFR, IATA DGR, IMDG, ICAO-TI).
• 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.
• Cook up and manage strategic carrier contracts and freight-forwarder relationships.
• 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.
• Cook up and manage strategic carrier contracts and freight-forwarder relationships.
• Cook up 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.
• Stand up the 1099 surge-capacity logistics bench (customs brokers, freight forwarders, ITAR/EAR compliance consultants) with Master Services Agreements (MSAs) in place.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, or Business Administration. In lieu of degree 12 years of progressive relevant experience
• U.S. 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.
• Current HAZMAT shipper-of-record certifications: 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior military logistics background — Army 88M/88N/92Y, Marine MOS 0431/3112, Air Force AFSC 2T1/2T2, or equivalent Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) / U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) / Military Sealift Command (MSC) experience.
• 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.
• Direct ITAR / EAR shipping experience supporting OCONUS deployments for U.S. military or partner-nation customers.
• Familiarity with Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) tooling; Salesforce or Atlassian Jira literacy.