Transportation Planner

Energy Vault; Harvard (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Transportation Planner to enhance its supply chain operations. This role involves managing international shipments, project leadership in logistics, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates are experienced in shipping logistics, with strong communication skills and a customer-oriented mindset. Join us to contribute to the transition to a sustainable energy future while enjoying competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with equity

12.5 Company-wide Holidays

Flexible vacation days

10 sick days

Generous parental leave policy

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in Shipping or Logistics.
• Experience in international shipments and customs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage international shipments, including documentation and execution.
• Project manage large shipment projects with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer-oriented mindset

Project Management

Inventory & warehousing operational knowledge

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

G-Suite Applications

Job description

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement asa Transportation Planner

As a member of the CFS Supply Chain Team you will be responsible for assisting in meeting company objectives through Logistics and Material movement. Your focus will be supporting timely shipping inbound and outbound of CFS goods and materials. You will need to be able to take on project style shipments in a project management role - showing the leadership to propose solutions for stakeholders and customers to enable meeting schedule and cost objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a customer-oriented mindset and have the ability to manage a variety of tasks.

What you'll do:

• Set up and manage international shipments (inbound, outbound) prepare documentation and execute shipments with approved partners
• Project Management of large shipments projects including schedule, scope and costing exercises, follow up on permits and external requirements for a successful transfer
• Working with external freight forwarders to negotiate and find best solutions to complex shipping activities, cost savings opportunities
• Support receiving shipments and dock operations as needed
• Review and decide the best HTS classifications with the compliance team
• Obey and enforce CFS Safety guidelines and policies on the loading dock and in the warehouse; correct any unsafe conditions or behaviors while maintaining a clean work environment
• Ensure compliance with CFS SDS requirements, HAZMAT storage and shipping plans

What we're looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ Years combined experience in Shipping or Logistics field
• Experience in international shipments, customs requirements
• Strong computer skills with MS office or G-Suite applications
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Inventory & warehousing operational knowledge
• Domestic & International shipping experience
• Multimodal transportation experience

Bonus points for:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
• Experience in start-up or high growth environment
• Manufacturing/shop floor environment experience
• Hazmat shipping experience

Must-have requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stopping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

$25 - $41 an hour

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits.The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with equity

• 12.5 Company-wide Holidays

• Flexible vacation days

• 10 sick days

• Generous parental leave policy

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Professional growth opportunities

• Team-building activities

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.