Mission Logistics & Global Trade Manager

The posting, as Mach Industries wrote it

About Mach Industries

Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition.

Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through cutting-edge manufacturing, innovation at speed, and unwavering focus on national security. We are dedicated to solving the next generation of warfare with lethal systems that deter kinetic conflict and protect global security.

The Role

Mach is seeking a highly capable Mission Logistics & Global Trade Manager to lead complex domestic and international movements supporting our defense programs.

This role will focus on sensitive and difficult shipments, including export-controlled hardware, energetics, propulsion systems, hazardous materials, and other defense-related technologies moving to customers, test sites, demonstrations, and deployment locations around the world.

The ideal candidate combines strong logistics and global trade expertise with exceptional resourcefulness, judgment, and ownership. They must be able to quickly assess regulatory, transportation, and destination-specific constraints, determine compliant paths forward, and drive the approvals, partners, documentation, and transportation required to execute.

This person will work closely with Supply Chain, Legal, Security, Engineering, and Program teams to ensure critical hardware moves safely, compliantly, and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Mission & Defense Logistics

• Plan and execute complex domestic and international movement of defense-related hardware.
• Develop logistics plans supporting international customer deliveries, testing, demonstrations, deployments, and other critical program activities.
• Determine viable transportation approaches when traditional commercial shipping methods are not sufficient.
• Develop primary and contingency logistics plans for critical program movements.
• Coordinate end-to-end shipment execution from initial planning through final delivery.
• Identify transportation, regulatory, and destination-specific constraints early and develop mitigation plans before they impact program schedules.
• Support movements into remote, infrastructure-constrained, or otherwise challenging international locations.

Global Trade & International Movement

• Partner with Legal, Security, Programs, Engineering, and Supply Chain to support compliant international movement of controlled hardware.
• Support shipments involving ITAR- and EAR-controlled products and technology.
• Coordinate export licenses, import authorizations, temporary exports/imports, customs documentation, and other required approvals.
• Support classification and documentation requ

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Disclosures

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Mach participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offers may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and training, critical skills, and business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most offers and are considered part of Mach’s total compensation package. Mach offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Mach is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. If you’d like to defend the American way of life, please reach out!