Import & Export Lead

Intuitive Machines, LLC; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) plan

Incentive eligibility

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems, a subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, seeks an Import & Export Logistics Lead to guide global supply chain compliance and efficiency. You will coordinate shipments, manage documentation, and serve as a subject matter expert for cross-functional teams across the globe.

The role supports a hybrid work model in the Bay Area or remote work, with focus on HTS classifications, Incoterms, and travel as needed. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, International Business, Logistics, or related field; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in import/export, international logistics, or freight forwarding; candidate will lead regulatory/compliance activities.
• Experience with customs regulations, Incoterms, and international shipping procedures.
• Experience with trade documentation and customs brokerage processes.
• Flexibility in work hours; up to 10% domestic travel to support U.S. locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate international inbound and outbound shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, and internal teams.
• Serve as subject matter expert and escalation point for import/export, customs, and international transportation.
• Prepare and oversee shipping documents: invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, AES filings, certificates of origin.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, trade laws, export controls, and company policies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, routing guides, and standardized import/export processes.

Skills

International logistics

Trade compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Customs brokerage processes

Job description

Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is hiring an Import & Export Logistics Lead to lead and coordinate international import/export activities, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and timely movement of goods across global supply chains. The Import & Export Specialist Lead will serve as a subject matter expert and functional lead for international logistics and trade compliance. This role will work cross-functionally with Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, Program Management, suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers to establish consistent processes and resolve complex logistics and compliance issues. This role can be based in the Bay Area and may also be performed remotely. Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate international inbound and outbound shipments with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and escalation point for import/export, customs, and international transportation activities.
• Prepare, review, and oversee shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, AES filings, and certificates of origin.
• Ensure compliance with applicable import/export regulations, customs requirements, trade laws, export controls, and company policies.
• Support HTS classification, country of origin, duties/tariffs, Incoterms, and other customs requirements.
• Manage the Temporary Import Bond (TIB) program, including extensions, tracking, documentation, and timely closure.
• Support and maintain the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program, including admissions, traceability, documentation, and closure.
• Support customs audits, government inquiries, compliance reviews, and corrective actions.
• Support trade compliance activities, including restricted party screening, export licenses, license decrements, and recordkeeping.
• Develop and maintain relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, including monitoring performance and resolving issues.
• Lead development and maintenance of SOPs, routing guides, and standardized import/export processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation and customs costs, and strengthen shipment visibility.
• Provide training and guidance to logistics and cross-functional teams on import/export and trade compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate and auditable records and stay current on international trade regulations and industry best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, International Business, Logistics, or related field (four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in import/export, international logistics, or freight forwarding
• Experience with customs regulations, Incoterms, and international shipping procedures
• Experience with trade documentation and customs brokerage processes
• Ability to have flexibility in work hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required to support international operations across multiple time zones. Up to 10% domestic travel may be required to support operations at various U.S. locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Customs broker license or certification (e.g., CCS, CES)
• Experience working in a global manufacturing, specifically aerospace
• Familiarity with compliance tools for export control and sanctions screening
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management and ability to handle multiple shipments simultaneously
• Regulatory compliance mindset
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, global environment

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $107,000.00 - $178,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within California is: $111,000.00 - $185,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.