Head of Isotopes Supply Chain

Oklo Inc

Oklo leader building Class 7 radioactive-isotope logistics for its clean-energy and nuclear-fuel businesses. Designing packaging, carrier networks, routing, and contingency systems for reliable delivery.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing logistics for radioactive materials, including compliance with DOT, IATA, and NRC transport requirements. Proven ability to build relationships with carriers and manage time-critical shipping operations in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years In LogisticsClass 7 Radioactive Material ShippingDOT, IATA, And NRC Transport RequirementsCarrier And Freight Partner ManagementStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Logistics ManagementHazmat Shipping ProceduresPackaging ClassificationDelivery Performance MeasurementTime-Critical Shipping OperationsRegulatory ComplianceCarrier QualificationRoute DesignDocumentation ManagementTendering Processes

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing CommunicationAbility To Learn QuicklyComfort With Regulatory ComplexityAdaptability To Shifting PrioritiesExcellent Writing Skills

Industry Keywords

Dangerous Goods TransportationRadioactive Products LogisticsPerishable Products ShippingThin-Capacity Network ManagementU.S. Export Control Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end logistics for radioactive products, including packaging, classification, documentation, tendering, carrier management, delivery confirmation, and returns
Build and qualify the Class 7 network, including Type A and Type B packaging programs, carrier and route qualification, specialized couriers, air-cargo partners, and station-level acceptance
Design backup routes, backup carriers, and recovery playbooks for missed pickups, refused tenders, and in-transit failures
Own trained hazmat shipping personnel, procedures, and compliance across sites
Integrate logistics requirements into facility siting, production scheduling, and customer commitments
Build relationships with carriers, brokers, and handlers that accept radioactive material
Measure and publish delivery performance and drive industry-leading on-time, in-full delivery
Support facility siting and design decisions with logistics requirements
Travel regularly to facilities, carriers, and customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in logistics or transportation of dangerous goods
Direct experience shipping Class 7 radioactive material by road and air
Working knowledge of DOT, IATA, and NRC transport requirements
Knowledge of package types and shipper responsibilities
Experience building or running a time-critical shipping operation, ideally for perishable or short-shelf-life products
Experience qualifying and managing carriers, couriers, and freight partners in a thin-capacity network
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including customer-facing communication under pressure
Willingness and ability to learn quickly
Comfort with regulatory complexity, shifting priorities, regular travel, and a fast-paced startup environment
Excellent writing and ability to communicate technical content and results verbally
Position may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control laws; only applicants meeting the definition of a U.S. person may be eligible
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, with possible drug testing under company policy and applicable laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Bonuses
Competitive pay
401(k)
Health insurance with employer contribution
HSA
FSA
Flexible work hours
Wellness credits
Other benefits