Senior Manager, Logistics

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. ROLE DESCRIPTION Form Energy is hiring a Senior Logistics Manager to own and deploy an end-to-end logistics strategy, defining strategic procurement, carrier selection, operational execution, trade and compliance policy, and systems, while building a scalable operating model to support rapid ramp-up. Establish an organization capable of scaling efficiently while maximizing cost savings and driving continuous optimization across the network. This role reports to our Director of Supply Chain. As part of our Global Supply Chain team, you will contribute to and work on high-impact logistics initiatives and build a world-class network that supports our next phase of growth in collaboration/partnership with finance, operations, and engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Develop and own end-to-end logistics strategy and roadmaps to minimize cost and maximize reliability for Form’s project deployments, covering inbound and outbound flows across freight, warehousing, packaging, compliance, and duties. - Define and optimize Form’s global transportation network design, including carrier mix, modal strategy, lane architecture, and flow design across suppliers, manufacturing sites, and customer project locations. - Build, manage, and continuously optimize a high-performing carrier and broker network to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and reliable movement of goods across all logistics flows. - Establish and govern carrier selection and performance management frameworks, including KPIs, scorecards, and long-term partnership strategies to ensure best-in-class service, cost, and reliability. - Design and execute RFQs to drive competitive sourcing and ongoing cost optimization. - Develop total landed cost modeling and scenario analysis to support sourcing decisions, network optimization, and logistics trade-off evaluation. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations to reduce cost, improve transit time, and mitigate risk across the end-to-end supply chain. - Develop automated dashboards and tracking mechanisms to enable real-time visibility into operational performance, cost trends, and key risks. - Evaluate, implement, and integrate transportation management systems to enable seamless data exchange between carriers and Form’s internal systems, ensuring scalable and adaptable logistics infrastructure. - Ensure full regulatory and trade compliance, including management of packaging standards, transportation documentation (including dangerous goods), customs documentation, and HS code classification accuracy. - Conduct regular carrier invoice audits to ensure billing accuracy and maintain cost integrity. - Provide strategic insights and recommendations to engineering and supply chain teams to inform product design decisions, improve deployment strategies, and reduce landed cost. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - 7+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain operations, experience at a high-volume manufacturer a plus. - Broad knowledge of packaging, transport, and trade compliance regulations. - Experience creating RFQs and selecting carriers using detailed selection criteria. - Quantitative, analytical, data-driven decision maker with a high attention to detail. - Track record of driving projects to completion, delivering results, and bringing new solutions to life. - Motivated by difficult problems, excited to collaborate across organizations, and seeking individual responsibility. - Ability to multitask, prioritize efforts, and effectively communicate progress and strategic roadmaps. - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or other relevant discipline. WHERE YOU'LL WORK: This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available. #LI-Onsite #LI-CB1 Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.