Logistics and Distribution Manager

Powerus is building an American autonomous systems and advanced manufacturing platform serving defense, government and commercial customers.

Build and lead inbound and outbound logistics for a growing advanced manufacturing business serving domestic and international customers. You will ensure components and finished products move reliably between suppliers, manufacturing locations and customers, with clear control of cost, documentation and delivery.

• Manage domestic and international freight movements, shipment planning, carrier bookings and delivery coordination.
• Develop and manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers and specialist logistics providers.
• Coordinate shipping priorities with procurement, warehouse, production and customer-facing teams, resolving delays and exceptions promptly.
• Establish packaging, shipment verification and dispatch procedures appropriate to sensitive equipment, high-value products and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate shipping documentation and shipment records; coordinate customs clearance and delivery terms with relevant internal specialists.
• Work with the export compliance function to obtain required shipment approvals and execute its instructions for controlled products.
• Arrange appropriate transport for lithium batteries and other dangerous goods through trained personnel and qualified providers.
• Track on-time delivery, freight cost, shipment accuracy and transit performance; manage freight claims and improve transport efficiency.

• Significant logistics management experience in manufacturing, electronics, aerospace or another complex industrial environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of domestic and international freight, customs brokerage and carrier management.
• Experience shipping sensitive equipment, batteries or other regulated goods and maintaining complete shipment documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with export compliance specialists and follow shipment approval and release procedures.
• Dangerous goods training relevant to the modes and products handled is preferred; experience
• Strong commercial judgment, organization and problem-solving skills, with experience establishing or scaling logistics operations.

A commercially minded logistics leader who responds quickly to delivery problems and builds dependable processes. You should be comfortable managing external providers, balancing service and cost, and supporting increasing shipment volumes.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Candidates must be based within commuting distance or willing to relocate. Relocation details will be discussed during the recruitment process.