Forward Deployed Consultant- Supply Chain Solutions

At Flexport we believe global trade can move the human race forward. Thats why its our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. Were shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today companies of all sizesfrom emerging brands to Fortune 500suse Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business society and the environment Come join us.

At Flexport we are building the unified Supply Chain Operating System for global trade. While traditional consulting firms deliver slide decks and walk away FlexportsForward Deployed Consultants (FDCs) embed directly on the operational frontline alongside enterprise clients to architect build and deploy real-time supply chain solutions.

Operating alongside a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) you are a technical subject matter expert sitting at the intersection of Operations Research data science supply chain strategy and executive client delivery. You will embed with Fortune 500 retailers high-tech manufacturers and global brand leadership to audit complex logistics networks identify multi-million-dollar cost leaks and build executable optimization models that transform client supply chains.

You will serve as the solution design lead across a set of Flexport capabilities:

• Order booking and shipment management
• Transportation planning consolidation and exception management
• Data integrations workflow automation and operational analytics

You wont just analyze data in a vacuum: you will write Python scripts design supply chain algorithms whiteboard architectures with C-suite leaders and deploy live automated workflows that optimize cargo moving across ocean air and land networks.

• Embed & Audit: Deploy directly to client headquarters and logistics hubs to map physical and digital processes audit supply chain data uncover root-cause bottlenecks and quantify hard-dollar ROI across freight tariffs and inventory.
• Architect Optimization Models: Design prototype and scale mathematical supply chain models using Python SQL and proprietary tools. Focus on mode mix planning 3D origin bin-packing container payload balancing dynamic safety stock and supplier consolidation.
• Lead Solution Design & Product Integration: Serve as the technical solution design lead across Flexport capabilities (Order & Shipment Management Transportation Planning Data Integration). Partner with FDEs and core engineering teams to turn your mathematical models into production workflows inside the Flexport Control Tower and Workflows platform.
• Drive Executive Strategy & Proposals: Partner with commercial teams to co-create high-impact client proposals. Translate complex data models into clear business stories presenting ROI projections directly to executive stakeholders (COOs CFOs VPs of Supply Chain).
• Bridge Strategy & Frontline Execution: Work side-by-side with frontline operations teams at ports cross-docks and client sites to validate models in live workflows collect operational feedback and ensure lasting adoption.
• Own End-to-End Program Workstreams: Manage 90-day deployment sprints from start to finishbuilding project roadmaps running data pipelines eliminating roadblocks and delivering measurable results against aggressive timelines.
• Measure Financial & Environmental Impact: Rigorously monitor project metrics measuring hard-dollar cost reductions (demurrage saved modal savings etc)
• Productize Field Insights: Identify root causes of logistics losses build reusable playbooks and partner with product managers to transform solutions into permanent platform features.

• Educational Background: BA/BS or higher in Industrial Engineering Operations Research Computer Science Applied Physics Supply Chain or a related technical field.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Expertise: 4 years of professional experience in supply chain management/consulting logistics engineering freight forwarding or product management.
• Technical & Analytical: Proficiency in Python SQL and data visualization tools (Looker Tableau).
• Mathematical Modeling & Systems Thinking: Proven ability for systems-thinking to build decision-support systems reason about end-to-end physical dependencies and handle imperfect enterprise data.
• Technical Program Management: Demonstrated success overseeing project workstreams from problem definition through setting goals prototyping delivery management risk management adoption and impact measurement.
• Executive Communication & Influence: Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to whiteboard complex workflows build deep trust with technical and business stakeholders and push back constructively on the status quo.
• Frontline Grit: Willingness to get your hands dirty learning ground operations on-site at ports warehouses and client logistics hubs.
• Mindset: Self-starter mentality comfortable navigating high ambiguity with a relentless bias toward action and value delivery. Strong attention to detail and proficient problem solving skills.

• Formal certifications or experience in Lean Six Sigma PMP Agile SCRUM or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Deep expertise in global freight forwarding customs compliance TMS/WMS software (SAP Oracle NetSuite Manhattan) or trade finance.
• Prior experience in high-growth tech startups top-tier management/supply chain consulting firms or product management environments.

Location: San Francisco CA (up to 50% travel required)