Manager, Logistics (Inbound & CapEx)
Redmond, WA · Bastrop, TX · USD 125,000-185,000 · 5+ years experience · Posted Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 5+ years experience
- Location
- Redmond, WA · Bastrop, TX
- Salary
- USD 125,000-185,000 · Base salary
About the role
- The Manager of Logistics (Inbound & CapEx) owns the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of inbound logistics, fulfillment networks, and global transportation operations.
- This role holds end-to-end accountability for network health, cost optimization, and operational excellence across domestic and international movements.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute enterprise-wide logistics strategies to optimize inbound logistics and transportation performance.
- Establish carrier performance management frameworks, including KPIs, scorecards, and real-time reporting tools.
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, contract negotiations, and rate/tariff optimization.
- Drive global expansion of logistics networks to support freight, e-commerce, and industrial projects.
- Analyze and redesign network architecture to deliver cost-effective and scalable solutions.
- Define and evolve executive-level dashboards for visibility into network health and supply chain effectiveness.
- Lead cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives across logistics spend, including packaging and routing.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Production, and Engineering to align logistics with business objectives.
- Collaborate with compliance, customs, and finance stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Manage the annual logistics budget, including forecasting and variance analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience developing and improving KPI frameworks and carrier performance management programs.
- 5+ years of experience leading sourcing strategy, carrier negotiations, and partnership management.
- 5+ years of proven people management experience.
- Must be available to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
- Must meet ITAR requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Preferred qualifications
- 7+ years of experience managing complex international and domestic logistics networks.
- Proven track record of scaling logistics operations and network capacity by 10x or more.
- Experience leveraging network size and shipment volume to optimize spend.
- Background in 3PL/4PL management and freight forwarding.
- Experience with ITAR, C-TPAT, HTS/Schedule B, Incoterms, and international compliance.
- Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems, logistics platforms, and data analytics tools.
- Experience supporting high-growth or high-mix manufacturing environments.
- Experience with procurement and development of solutions for freight, warehousing, and e-commerce.
Benefits
- Pay range $125,000 - $185,000
- Long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards)
- Discretionary bonuses
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays
Workplace
- Role is based in Redmond, WA and Bastrop, TX.
- Company shuttles offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office.
Skills
- MRP
- ERP
- Logistics Platforms
- Data Analytics
- KPI Frameworks
- Strategic Sourcing
- 4PL Management
- Freight Forwarding
- ITAR
- C-TPAT
- HTS
- Incoterms
