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Infinitum is revolutionizing motor technology with patented Aircore technology that delivers superior performance in half the weight and size while reducing carbon footprint compared to traditional motors. The company is seeking a Senior Global Logistics Manager to design, build, and operate its global inbound transportation network.
This is a hands-on leadership role reporting to the Vice President of Supply Chain. The manager will initially participate directly in logistics execution while building the lanes, carrier network, routing guides, systems, controls, and team capabilities required to scale. The role leads a Logistics Coordinator and progressively transitions routine transactions while remaining involved in critical, complex, expedited, and high-risk shipments.
Key responsibilities include developing and executing Infinitum's global inbound logistics strategy across Asia, Europe, Mexico, and the United States; designing and optimizing supplier-to-manufacturing flows using consolidation, mode conversion, and network improvements; leading selection, negotiation, and performance management of freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PLs across all transportation modes; conducting transportation RFQs and negotiating freight contracts and rate cards; developing and governing a Global Routing Guide; owning transportation execution from supplier pickup through delivery; leading and developing the Logistics Coordinator; managing motor transportation from Ramos Arizpe/Saltillo to Fan Systems Contract Manufacturers; owning inbound freight-cost performance and savings plans; establishing premium-freight governance; establishing a global inbound logistics control tower with dashboards and escalation thresholds; partnering with Import/Export on customs compliance; managing freight claims and carrier liability; partnering with Sourcing and Purchasing on landed cost and Incoterms; and standardizing logistics procedures, carrier scorecards, and continuous-improvement practices.
Required qualifications include 10+ years of progressive experience in global logistics, international transportation, inbound logistics, or related manufacturing supply chain roles; demonstrated experience managing global inbound freight including Asia-to-North America transportation and US-Mexico cross-border flows; strong experience with ocean, air, truckload, LTL, parcel, drayage, and expedited transportation; proven experience conducting transportation RFQs and negotiating freight contracts; experience developing transportation lanes, routing guides, and carrier strategies; strong knowledge of transportation economics, consolidation, utilization, and total landed cost; strong analytical and financial acumen with advanced Excel and ERP/TMS experience; and hands-on leadership with strong communication and negotiation skills. Travel of 20-30% domestic and international is required.
