Global Logistics Security Operations Lead

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel as required

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Pinkerton is seeking a Logistics Security Operations Manager to conduct transportation and logistics security risk assessments and lead security operations for shipments. This role coordinates with vendors and internal teams to ensure secure shipment preparation, custody, and compliance with standards like C-TPAT and TAPA.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in transportation or logistics security, with CPP/PSP certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, criminal justice, or related field and at least five years in transportation or logistics security.
• CPP and PSP certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of loss prevention, asset protection and/or IP protection.

Responsibilities

• Represent Pinkerton’s core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
• Conduct transportation security and logistics risk assessments across routes, carriers, and facilities.
• Lead operations planning and manage execution of transportation/logistics security plans.
• Coordinate and manage vendor resources, including managing movements and schedules with third-party providers to support supply chain operations, warehousing, and shipping logistics.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to support effective execution of logistics security operations.
• Oversee shipment preparation and shipment receipt processes to ensure compliance with security protocols.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and incident/event response for in-transit shipments.
• Maintain chain of custody integrity across all logistics operations to ensure security and accountability at every stage.
• Collaborate with the broader security team to support and maintain a global operations support model.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory/industry standards including C-TPAT, TAPA, and customs regulations relevant to international and domestic shipments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for shipment handling, incident reporting, and emergency response.
• Conduct post-incident analysis and reporting, including root cause identification and corrective action recommendations after theft, loss, or security breaches.
• Track and analyze security metrics/KPIs including incident rates, on-time delivery with security compliance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support vendor/3PO vetting and performance reviews, ensuring third-party providers meet security standards.
• Assist with training and awareness programs for staff and partners on chain-of-custody procedures and security best practices.
• Maintain and update GPS/tracking technology systems used for shipment monitoring, ensuring real-time visibility into cargo status.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and local authorities in the event of theft, hijacking, or other security incidents during transit.
• Contribute to business continuity planning for supply chain disruptions including weather events, geopolitical issues, labor strikes, etc.
• Participate in after-action reviews and continuous improvement initiatives for the global logistics security program.
• Provide flexible, ad hoc support for additional Logistics Security operations activities as business needs require.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Data analysis

Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

5+ years in transportation or logistics security operations

Tools

ISO 27002

TAPA / C-TPAT knowledge

Job description

Pinkerton is seeking a Logistics Security Operations Manager to conduct transportation and logistics security risk assessments and lead security operations for shipments. This role coordinates with vendors and internal teams to ensure secure shipment preparation, custody, and compliance with standards like C-TPAT and TAPA.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years in transportation or logistics security, with CPP/PSP certifications preferred.