Global Trade and Logistics Manager

Global Trade and Logistics Manager

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.

On a given day at Lunar, you'll likely…

• Manage multi-modal freight movements (ocean, air, ground) across Lunar's partner, manufacturing, and customer network—serving as the subject matter expert for Class 9 Hazmat transportation and compliance
• Define and maintain import/export process flows, determine HTS and ECCN classifications, and ensure 100% compliance with state, federal, and international regulations
• Analyze production and tariff structures to minimize duty impact, manage duty drawback initiatives, and oversee bonded and non-bonded cross-border flows
• Develop and track KPIs to assess carrier performance, optimize inventory investment, and drive toward the best total cost of ownership
• Lead sourcing and vetting of carriers, brokers, and 3PLs; negotiate contracts, enforce INCOTERMS, and define Lunar's long-term fulfillment and distribution roadmap
• Manage vendor relationships through regular QBRs, root-cause analysis, and on-site audits to ensure partners meet Lunar's operational standards
• Onboard and train internal shipping personnel and external partners on Lunar's policies, and maintain rigorous process documentation and recordkeeping

Desired Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in transportation and trade compliance, ideally within a complex manufacturing or clean energy environment
• Customs Broker License (LCB) strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in HTS/ECCN classifications, the Commerce Control List, and Hazmat regulations (Class 9)
• Proficiency with ERP, WMS, or TMS platforms and Google Suite
• Proven track record leading cross-functional projects that bridge supply chain, finance, and engineering
• Clear, confident communicator who can translate complex compliance requirements for stakeholders at any level

Benefits:

We’re dedicated to creating a remarkable employee experience. At Lunar, competitive base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Lunar employees also have the opportunity to become Lunar shareholders by getting equity in a fast-growing company and participating in our employee stock program.

Additional benefits include: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
• Tax deferred 401(k) plan 
• Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent 
•  Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits

Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the salary range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The salary range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is: $140,000 - $180,000 USD.

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.