Logistics Manager

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. About the role We are looking for a high-impact logistics professional who thrives in rapidly evolving environments where speed, ownership, and communication are critical. The Logistics Manager will own the end-to-end global movement of time-sensitive goods, from execution to vendor strategy. This role requires intense collaboration to deliver results that deliver against key schedule, cost, and quality requirements. The Logistics Manager will execute immediate shipments with a strong sense of urgency, and in parallel build a collaborative foundation to enable future successes. The ideal candidate is ready to step into a highly visible, impactful, and fluid role to cut through uncertainty and deliver clear results. This role must be prepared to grow alongside the state of artificial intelligence, as new tools shape the way we work. This is primarily an individual contributor role with potential to build and lead a team as the function scales. At Applied Intuition, you will: Execute immediate international goods movements including vehicles, prototype hardware, test equipment, and time-critical components Create freight logistics partnership strategies to ensure on-time deliveries Advise leadership and key stakeholders on logistics and supply chain strategies Reduce the cost of goods movement Manage internally and externally by influence Lead process improvement projects to maximize efficiency of impact We’re looking for someone who has: 10+ years in international logistics, freight, or a similar field Strong sense of urgency and a strategic mindset Insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail Highly efficient executive-level communication skills Exceptional negotiation skills Ability to cut through ambiguity to make concrete and sound decisions Thorough understanding of complex trade compliance processes and risks Ability to rapidly prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, logistics, finance, business, or related field Nice to have: MBA or advanced degree in finance, business, or engineering Experience with the Google suite of tools (e.g. Google Sheets, Google Docs) Experience using Slack on a professional level Experience working in a rapidly evolving startup environment Experience with vehicle or hardware logistics (automotive, aerospace, robotics, defense) Familiarity with trade programs (ATA Carnet, temporary import, export controls) Experience building logistics processes in a scaling organization Advanced analytics or cost modeling experience Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base sala ... (truncated, view full listing at source)