Logistics Manager

Mariana Minerals is a software-first, vertically integrated minerals company on a mission to supply the critical minerals powering modern energy, AI, and defense technologies. Mariana is hiring a Logistics Manager to build and lead our logistics function as we scale operations across multiple sites and projects. This is both a leadership and a hands-on role. You will set the strategy, manage the team, own our relationships with 3PL partners and freight forwarders, and step in directly on complex or high-stakes logistics challenges.

Responsibilities

Build and own Mariana's logistics strategy across operating sites and capital projects, including mode selection, carrier network design, and 3PL partnership structure; Manage and develop a team of logistics coordinators and analysts; set priorities, review work, and build capability; Own senior relationships with 3PL partners, freight forwarders, and key carriers; negotiate master service agreements and performance standards; Evaluate logistics infrastructure opportunities and investments, including dedicated capacity arrangements, rail access, and hub development; run analyses to determine at what scale investments make economic sense; Serve as the logistics subject matter expert in cross-functional conversations with procurement, engineering, capital projects, and operations; Oversee end-to-end freight execution for capital equipment, operating supplies, and direct materials across air, ocean, rail, and linehaul modes; Step in directly on complex, high-value, or time-critical shipments where senior logistics judgment is required; Ensure compliance with customs, Incoterms, and international shipping regulations across all freight activity; Monitor freight spend, identify cost reduction opportunities, and track carrier performance against agreed standards; Own logistics data and reporting; maintain visibility into shipment status, cost, and performance across the organization; Drive continuous improvement in logistics processes, documentation standards, and system workflows; Travel to operating and project sites with regular frequency to stay connected to operational realities and site team needs

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, engineering, business, or a related field; 8-12 years of logistics or supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role; Deep experience across freight modes including air, ocean, rail, and linehaul; international logistics and customs experience required; Experience managing 3PL relationships and freight forwarder networks at a senior level; Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team while staying hands-on in execution; Comfortable with quantitative analysis, able to build and evaluate business cases for logistics investments and infrastructure decisions; Comfortable operating with ambiguity and limited structure; takes ownership and figures it out

Nice to have

Experience in mining, industrials, chemicals, capital projects, or a related sector is strongly preferred