Supplier Logistics Lead

Base Power Company • Austin, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supplier Logistics Lead will be a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional, joining the team responsible for managing the seamless flow of core materials from global suppliers into our warehouse network while ensuring strict adherence to international trade regulations. This role is the critical link between global procurement, production planning, and material readiness, simultaneously serving as a key driver for international trade compliance, policy execution, and operational efficiency. The position will have a direct impact on the company's continuous production, sales growth, and overall supply chain cost optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a combined role covering global trade compliance and/or inbound logistics/freight forwarding, ideally within a manufacturing or high-tech environment.
• Extensive experience managing and/or implementing an HS Classification program.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SQL for data analysis, coupled with proven experience with MRP/ERP systems and inventory management tools.
• Proven experience managing international shipping, carrier relationships, and customs documentation for core components.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with systems implementation and enhancements is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, audit, and maintain all necessary import/export documentation, ensuring compliance with domestic and international customs regulations and trade laws.
• Manage and/or support the implementation of the global HS Classification program.
• Manage all inbound logistics for materials, components, and finished goods originating from global suppliers and Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers for inbound shipments.
• Optimize carrier selection and mode of transport (Air, Ocean, Truckload) to balance cost, speed, and reliability.
• Work closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs), Buyers, and Planners to align material delivery schedules with production timelines, proactively communicating any logistics-related delays or risks.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for urgent daily issues, including severe shipment delays, customs holds, and immediate material shortages impacting the production schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees