Logistics Manager

About Powerus

Powerus is building a next-generation American autonomous systems platform designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-consequence environments. The company combines advanced autonomy, manufacturing capability, operational expertise, and strategic acquisitions to support defense, national security, critical infrastructure, and commercial operations globally.

Mission

Our mission is to deliver resilient autonomous technologies that strengthen national security, improve operational safety, and expand the capabilities of organizations operating in complex environments.

Why Join Powerus

Powerus ships aircraft, spares, and ground equipment to defense and commercial customers in the United States and abroad. Much of it is ITAR- or EAR-controlled, and government deliveries carry their own documentation requirements.

This role runs the physical flow of material at Rock Hill: receiving, warehousing, and shipping. Export licensing determinations remain with trade compliance; this role executes shipments to those determinations.

Position Overview

Powerus is seeking a Logistics Manager to manage receiving, warehousing, and shipping operations, including export shipments of controlled items and deliveries under government contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, warehouse, and shipping operations
• Select and manage carriers and freight forwarders
• Coordinate export shipments with trade compliance, including licenses and documentation
• Manage packaging and labeling to customer and government requirements, including MIL-STD-129 marking
• Maintain warehouse layout, inventory accuracy, and cycle counts
• Track logistics cost and delivery performance
• Supervise receiving and shipping staff

Qualifications

• Must be located in the United States, within commuting distance of Rock Hill, SC
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience managing logistics or warehouse operations
• Experience with international shipping and export documentation
• Experience managing carriers and freight forwarders
• Experience with ERP or warehouse management systems
• U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)); this role involves access to ITAR- and EAR-controlled technical data

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ITAR and EAR export requirements
• Experience shipping to U.S. government customers, including WAWF and DD Form 250
• Experience with hazardous materials shipping, including lithium batteries
• Experience in aerospace or defense

What We Look For

Experience shipping export-controlled items is required. Candidates should be able to describe the export and government delivery processes they ran and their record on compliance and on-time delivery.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Powerus is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and mission-driven workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.