Global Logistics Lead

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 like solving complex challenges and seeing your work deployed around the world with real impact, Northwood is the place to do it.

Role:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Mitigate transit risks, identifying and resolving delays, holds, or damages before they impact production or site timelines.

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience managing domestic and international logistics operations in a manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience coordinating LTL, FTL, air, and ocean and ground shipments.

• Working knowledge of shipping/customs documentation, Incoterms, and how commercial terms impact cost, risk, and lead time.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and the ability to manage logistics documentation and reporting with a high degree of accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience tracking freight spend and identifying strategic cost-reduction opportunities.

• Prior experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments

• Experience building logistics processes, SOPs, or carrier networks in a growing organization.

• 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. While the clearance may not be immediately necessary upon hire, we encourage you to initiate the application process promptly upon accepting this offer. 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

• Physical effort including standing, lifting, and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs unassisted

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted

• Repetitive assembly operations, grasping, standing, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position

• This role requires being on-site 5 days per week

Compensation:

Northwood Space is based on role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 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.

Additional Information:

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Northwood Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Northwood Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.