Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company focused on supplying the minerals critical to modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. Backed by Khosla and a16z.
About the role
Mariana is hiring a Logistics Manager to build and lead our logistics function as we scale operations across multiple sites and projects. This is both a leadership and a hands-on role. You will set the strategy, manage the team, own our relationships with 3PL partners and freight forwarders, and step in directly on complex or high-stakes logistics challenges. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, business, or a related field
- 8-12 years of logistics or supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
- Deep experience across freight modes including air, ocean, rail, and linehaul, international logistics and customs experience required
- Experience in mining, industrials, chemicals, capital projects, or a related sector is strongly preferred
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity and limited structure, takes ownership and figures it out
More about this role
Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
Mariana is hiring a Logistics Manager to build and lead our logistics function as we scale operations across multiple sites and projects. This is both a leadership and a hands-on role. You will set the strategy, manage the team, own our relationships with 3PL partners and freight forwarders, and step in directly on complex or high-stakes logistics challenges.
You will manage a small team of logistics coordinators and analysts, and you will be the senior logistics voice in cross-functional conversations involving procurement, engineering, capital projects, and site operations. You are comfortable thinking through infrastructure and network questions, understanding when and whether it makes sense to invest in dedicated logistics infrastructure, running the analysis, and driving the decision, as well as managing the day-to-day execution of our freight...
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