Global Logistics Specialist (Starlink)

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GLOBAL LOGISTICS SPECIALIST (STARLINK)

A Global Logistics Specialist, Starlink, will be responsible for managing and coordinating the domestic and international Supply Chain flows and movement of finished products and raw materials to support the development and production of Starlink's global network and operations and all segments therein including Satellites, Ground Network, and Starlink Production. The role will be responsible for planning and implementing the most efficient and cost-effective transportation routes, complying with customs requirements and compliance procedures, coordinating with different stakeholders such as suppliers, carriers, internal stakeholders, and government agencies, and ensuring timely delivery of goods to the intended destinations. They also analyze and optimize logistics processes, monitor shipment status, and resolve any issues or delays that may arise during transportation. Additionally, as the Global Logistics Specialist you are expected to continuously identify industry trends, technology, and solutions to drive improvements to build the best-in-class logistics operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for coordinating the transport of inbound and outbound movements, both domestically and internationally using SpaceX-appointed freight forwarders and logistics providers.
• Serves as liaison between internal customer base and external logistics providers, providing quotes, arranging freight, communicating logistics protocols, and providing instructions to vendors and logistics partners.
• Communicate with vendors, forwarders, and logistics providers on documentation requirements, scheduling criteria, and model changes as required.
• Evaluate the Logistics service provider's operation and align through defined expectations to Starlink standards and requirements.
• Tracks, traces, and updates the status of inbound material and acts as the point of contact for logistics-related issues at the site.
• Manages flow of goods from supply base through customs to final destination point utilizing logistics network, and support tools, and then makes recommendations to facilitate optimization.
• Manage day-to-day operations against established targets to ensure the logistics are aligned and meet the business requirements of Supply Chain and Production stakeholders.
• Serves as subject matter expert for Starlink business to ensure exigent logistics needs are met (expedite, customs processing, documentation, etc.).
• Interfaces with Supply Chain teams to develop logistics schedules necessary to support production, inventory, and material conveyance cycles.
• Identifies process gaps and makes immediate recommendations/corrective actions to policies and providers within the logistics network.
• Reports daily status to business stakeholders and weekly logistics statuses as required.
• Proactively manages and measures logistics service provider network within the Starlink network.
• Ensure business practices not only guarantee the movement of products in a quality manner, but also meet those needs outlined in regulatory documentation, internal requirements, and customer flow-downs.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of global logistics operations, with a focus on both domestic and international supply chains.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or a science discipline.
• Proven experience in global logistics operations, with a strong focus on carrier management and transport risk mitigation.
• Proven role in the development of complex global logistics models employing intermodal networks and knowledge of global supply chain and logistics markets and networks.
• Import and export experience with compliance with ITAR and C-TPAT regulations.
• Import/Export regulatory functions experience, including HTS, Schedule B knowledge, Incoterms, ISF filing process, DSP-5, DSP-73, ATA Carnet.
• Experience in managing projects, products, and developing global logistics solutions across the various logistics service modes of Air, Ground (FTL, LTL), Ocean (FCL, LCL), Multi-Modal, Intermodal, and others.
• Experience with NVOs, ocean carriers, drayage companies, freight forwarders, and customs house brokerage firms’ networks and ability to navigate through these processes and organizations.
• Proficiency in logistics management software and tool