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Logistics Lead

Stratford, CTOnsite · United States
Staff · FullTime · Hardware Operations
POSTED 6 OCTVERIFIED 11H AGO
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34 days opentrue age
Posted 6 Oct
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$75k–85kposted
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$139k–$218k
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About Slide

Slide is a modern, security-first Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) company built exclusively for Managed Service Providers. Founded by Austin McChord (Datto Founder & former CEO) and Michael Fass (former Datto General Counsel & Chief People Officer), Slide is led by a team of industry veterans with deep expertise in backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. Built from scratch, from a clean-room code base, free from legacy technical debt, to deliver the MSP-centric backup and recovery platform of the future. By focusing on security, performance, and simplicity, Slide provides a powerful, cost-effective, and easy-to-use solution that ensures MSPs can protect their clients' data without the constraints of outdated technology and restrictive pricing models.

About the Job

Every Slide appliance, from compact miniPCs to rackmount systems, has to reach MSP partners on time, intact, and fully compliant, wherever they are in the world. We're hiring a Logistics Lead to own our domestic and international shipping operations end to end. This is a senior individual contributor role with end-to-end ownership of Slide’s logistics function. You'll set the processes, own the compliance picture, and stay hands-on with outbound fulfillment, carrier management, and inventory flow. We're looking for someone with deep experience in international shipping who knows the rules, regulations, and paperwork cold, and who can build a logistics function that scales as Slide grows.

What you'll do

Own all outbound shipping operations for finished systems and RMAs, domestic and international

Serve as the in-house expert on international shipping rules and regulations: Incoterms, HS classification, export controls, and country-specific import requirements

Own the accuracy and compliance of customs documentation,, including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, export declarations - and maintain logistics processes designed to comply with applicable U.S. export requirements, including EAR and OFAC screening

Manage carrier relationships and rate negotiations across UPS, FedEx, DHL, and freight partners; own WorldShip/WorldPort workflows and carrier account administration

Coordinate freight, palletized shipments, LTL, and quarterly bulk moves; select modes and routes based on cost, timing, and destination requirements

Resolve customs holds, delays, and carrier issues; act as primary contact with customs brokers and freight forwarders

Identify opportunities to reduce duties, taxes, and shipping costs through accurate tariff classification and applicable trade programs, partnering with external experts as needed

Ensure accurate serial, order, and tracking linkage across shipping and inventory systems

Set and enforce packing standards for high-value electronics to prevent damage and meet international compliance requirements

Own processes and controls for inbound receiving, inventory intake, tagging, stock location accuracy, and cycle counts

Maintain shipping SOPs, compliance checklists, and audit-ready records

Work closely with hardware assembly, operations, and finance teams on shipping costs, forecasts, and deployment schedules

Establish and track logistics KPIs, including on-time delivery, shipping cost, customs delays, damage rates, and inventory accuracy; identify trends and drive improvements.

Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and scale shipping and inventory workflows as order volume and international reach grow

Train and mentor Logistics Associates; set the quality bar for the logistics function

What we're looking for

Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, freight, or supply chain operations, with substantial hands-on international shipping experience

Strong knowledge of international shipping rules and regulations, including Incoterms, customs documentation, HS classification, and U.S. export compliance requirements

Experience preparing commercial invoices and customs paperwork for international shipments

Hands-on experience with UPS shipping tools and processes (WorldShip/WorldPort)

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