Director of Global Logistics
CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.
CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com .
Role Overview:
Build and own end-to-end shipping, logistics, and export capability
Ensure compliant movement of hardware across domestic and international channels
Manage packaging, routing, freight forwarding, and delivery execution
Own export compliance across ITAR/EAR, FMS, and commercial shipments
Stand up scalable processes to support production and global operations
Responsibilities:
Logistics & Shipping Operations
Own all outbound and inbound shipping execution
Manage routing, carrier selection, and freight forwarding (domestic + international)
Coordinate shipments across Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and Programs
Ensure on-time, damage-free delivery of hardware
Export Compliance & Trade Execution
Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and applicable export regulations
Manage export classifications (ECCN/USML) and shipment documentation
Execute international shipments including FMS and USG requirements
Coordinate with customs brokers and freight forwarders
Maintain records, filings, and audit readiness
Process Build & Scale
Stand up shipping workflows, systems, and infrastructure
Implement standardized documentation, labeling, and packaging processes
Define roles, responsibilities, and operating procedures for shipping team
Scale logistics capability to support increasing production rate
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
Identify and mitigate shipping, customs, and compliance risks
Resolve shipment delays, holds, and regulatory issues
Act as escalation point for critical logistics failures
Cross-Functional Coordination
Partner with Manufacturing on packaging and release readiness
Interface with Supply Chain on inbound/outbound material flow
Support Program teams on delivery commitments and constraints
Provide visibility into shipment status and risks
Minimum Requirements:
10+ years in logistics, shipping, or global trade operations
Experience with international shipping and freight forwarding
Working knowledge of ITAR, EAR, and export compliance requirements
Experience managing customs documentation and brokers
Experience building or scaling logistics operations
Preferred Requirements:
Experience with defense, aerospace, or regulated hardware shipments
Familiarity with FMS and USG shipment requirements
Experience implementing logistics systems (ERP/WMS/TMS integration)
Licensed Export Compliance Officer or similar certification
Experience managing 3PLs or freight forwarders at scale
Why CHAOS?
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
Additional benefits : 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices
Salary Range: $150,000 - $220,000
The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.
Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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