Transportation and Logistics Manager

Energy Vault

Manager overseeing transportation and logistics at Energy Vault, focusing on efficient product movement and compliance. You'll lead logistics strategy and build critical partner relationships.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

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Vault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gain deep understanding of our renewable energy storage industry, our products and technology, our processes, and our people.
Define and implement a logistics strategy for the company that aligns the needs of internal stakeholders with project and customer requirements and maximizes the efficient movement of products and materials
Oversee the warehousing, inventory flow, and inbound and outbound transportation activities across domestic and international shipments
Create and implement best practice logistics principles, policies, and processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance.
Negotiate rates and contracts with transportation and logistics providers and recommend optimal transport modes, routes, and performance metrics
Influence the product design and packaging to ensure transportation costs are minimized.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all connected with the logistics process.
Ensure compliance with transportation and trade requirements and maintain adherence to international trade regulations, tariffs, HTS classifications, and export requirements
Shape a culture of collaboration, innovation, constant improvement, excellence, transparency, open mindedness, humility, integrity, efficiency, joy, compassion, and fulfillment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related; MS preferred.
7+ years of global transportation and logistics experience, preferably in industrial construction, utilities, energy, or similar.
Shrewd negotiation skills and keen ability to balance cost savings with relationship management.
Expert knowledge of technical and legal requirements associated with import and export regulations, globally, with specific experience in Australia, NA, Europe, the Middle East, and China. US Customs House Broker License preferred but not required.
Proven experience establishing, implementing, and managing a global transportation and logistics function.
Expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.
Stellar attention to detail.
Experience with cost modeling and project management.
Track record of building and improving upon processes that make sense.
Excellent oral and written communication, as well as emotional intelligence.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 40%.
Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapid growth environments.
A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus!
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Energy Vault participates in E-Verify.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan.
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
401K employer matching.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and family.
Flexible Spending Account.
Company-paid Life insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance.
8-weeks for Paternity leave.
Generous holiday allowance.
Flexible time off plus sick leave.
Reimbursement for home office equipment, phone, and internet expenses.

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Hard Skills & Tools

logistics strategywarehousinginventory flowtransportation activitiesnegotiation skillsimport and export regulationscost modelingproject managementExcelPowerPoint

Soft Skills

attention to detailoral communicationwritten communicationemotional intelligencerelationship managementcollaborationinnovationconstant improvementintegrityhumility

Certifications

BS in Mechanical EngineeringBS in Electrical EngineeringMS in related fieldUS Customs House Broker License