Logistics Specialist and Expeditor Philippines

SMX; Philippines; On-site; PHP 5,941,000 - 10,006,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

paid leave

retirement

Job summary

SMX is seeking a Logistics Specialist and Expeditor to support SOCPAC operations across the Philippines, based in Manila. You will oversee end-to-end logistics including transport, supply, property accountability, planning, and CTE processing, reporting to the Site Manager.

The role requires travel across the Philippines, TS/SCI clearance, and prior DoD/government logistics experience. You will liaise with U.S. and Philippine agencies and manage complex shipments and site activations.

Qualifications

• DoD TS/SCI clearance required or equivalent
• 4+ years supporting Philippine customs, permitting, and CTE processes
• 4+ years logistics, supply, or property accountability in DoD or government context

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute domestic and international movement of equipment by air, sea, and ground
• Manage shipping, receiving, staging, storage, distribution, and short-notice transport within the Philippines
• Coordinate operations with military transportation units, carriers, freight forwarders, vendors, and subcontractors
• Maintain property accountability for GFP and DoD assets per contract standards
• Deliver on-site logistics for SOF units, exercises, and site activations

Skills

DoD TS/SCI

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

JPBO coordination systems

Job description

SMX is seeking a Logistics Specialist and Expeditor to support Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC) operations throughout the Philippines. Based in Manila and reporting to the Site Manager, this role manages end-to-end logistics, including transportation, supply, property accountability, operational planning, customs clearance, and Certificate of Tax Exemption (CTE) processing.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, independent problem-solver who anticipates operational needs and drives requirements to completion. This position also assists the Site Manager with evolving site and program priorities.

This position requires travel throughout the Philippines and US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.

Required clearance: TS/SCI

Logistics & Transportation

• Plan and execute domestic and international movement of equipment, supplies, and mission cargo by air, sea, and ground
• Manage shipping, receiving, staging, storage, distribution, and short-notice transport requirements throughout the Philippines
• Coordinate operations with military transportation units, commercial carriers, freight forwarders, vendors, and subcontractors

Customs, Import/Export & CTE

• Manage import/export processes and Certificate of Tax Exemption (CTE) duty/tax-exempt clearances for commercial and U.S. Government cargo
• Prepare, review, submit, and track customs, permitting, and shipping documentation to clear holds and prevent delivery delays
• Liaise with U.S. Embassy Manila, JUSMAG, Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC), NTC, PDEA, freight forwarders, and host-nation authorities

Property & Supply

• Maintain property accountability for serialized, controlled, and Government-Furnished Property (GFP) per DoD and contract standards
• Execute inventory, receipt, issuance, transfer, turn-in, and disposition of equipment
• Coordinate directly with the Joint Property Book Office (JPBO), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and relevant supply organizations

Operational, Site & Program Support

• Deliver on-site logistics for Special Operations Forces (SOF) units, exercises, training events, site activations, and relocations
• Coordinate cargo loadouts, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), lodging, provisions, and operational support
• Assist the Site Manager with logistics planning, reporting, and site operations; perform other mission duties as assigned

Required Skills & Experience

• DoD TS/SCI required
• 4+ years (within the last 10 years) supporting Philippine customs, permitting, and CTE processes
• 4+ years of logistics, supply, or property accountability experience in a DoD, joint military, or U.S. Government environment
• 2+ years supporting SOF logistics, supply, transportation, or JPBO functions
• Proven track record collaborating with U.S. and Philippine government agencies, carriers, vendors, and forwarders
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for maintaining trackers, status reports, and briefings
• Self-motivated problem solver with strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision
• High school diploma or equivalent (military logistics training, technical certifications, or college coursework considered alongside experience)
• Primary duty location in Manila, Philippines; willing and able to support short notice travel and irregular hours throughout the Philippines and internationally (TDY)

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field

The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include

• health insurance
• paid leave
• retirement

The proposed salary for this position is:: $95,000 USD - $160,000 USD

At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.

We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1 and O-1, or any EADs or other forms of work authorization that require immigration support from an employer).