Logistics Lead

The preferred location for this role is Ontario but we are also open to candidates in other parts of Canada, the West Coast of the United States and Chile. Hybrid working is available in Toronto and remote first in other locations.Fleet Space moves some of the most advanced exploration technology on Earth: satellite-connected seismic sensors, geophysical field equipment and the batteries that power them. As our projects across the Americas grow, getting that equipment across borders quickly, legally and at a predictable cost is what lets our crews start on time.We're looking for a bilingual (English and Spanish speaking) Logistics Lead, Americas to own how Fleet moves equipment across the region. You'll be our authority on international air freight, dangerous goods, customs and temporary importation, setting the strategy and building the partner network that turns logistics from a project risk into a real advantage.This is a logistics role, not an inventory one. You'll work closely with Field Operations, Engineering, Finance, Legal and our logistics team in Australia, with the autonomy to build the function your way.What you'll do
Own end-to-end delivery of air, ocean and ground freight from origin to project site, stepping in personally on complex or high-risk movesMake sure dangerous goods, including lithium batteries, are classified, packed and documented correctly for air freightRun our temporary importation program (ATA Carnets, temporary admission permits and bonds) with no missed re-export deadlinesOwn trade compliance across the Americas: tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, Incoterms, export controls and sanctions screeningSet the Americas logistics strategy and build a mobilisation and demobilisation playbook for each project countryBuild and manage our network of customs brokers, forwarders, 3PLs and in-country providers, and negotiate the contractsTrack and report the numbers that matter: on-time delivery, clearance lead times, cost per mobilisation and carnet complianceSupport Americas procurement, from sourcing through to purchase order controlGive leadership a clear view of customs, regulatory and geopolitical risks before we commit to new countriesWhat we are looking for
5+ years in international logistics, freight forwarding or trade compliance, including 3+ years leading a function, team or major programHands-on experience moving freight internationally by airExperience shipping lithium batteries as dangerous goodsFluent/Professional competency in English & Spanish as much of our work happens in Latin America. We will consider candidates without Spanish skills if they match all other requirements.Comfortable working autonomously with global teams and timezonesProven ownership of trade compliance: customs, tariff classification, export controls (such as US EAR and Canada's Export Control List) and customs auditsReal depth in temporary importation (ATA Carnets, temporary admission permits and bonds) across multiple Latin American countriesA track record of negotiating freight, brokerage or supplier contracts and delivering measurable savingsExperience owning a logistics budget and reporting to senior leadershipBonus if you have experience moving high-value geophysical or technical equipment for mining, energy or exploration, procurement experience, and additional Portuguese or French language skillsAbout Fleet Space
Fleet Space Technologies is an Australian frontier technology company building the clearest 3D understanding of a mineral system before the next capital, targeting or drilling decision: led by high-quality hard-rock seismic, Fleet integrates geology, geophysics, drilling data, geochemistry and mineralogy with geoscience expertise and machine learning, turning complex subsurface data into actionable insight.Founded in 2015 in Adelaide, South Australia, Fleet Space Technologies set out to bring the engineering rigour, connected hardware and computational power of the space industry to help solve mining’s hardest problems, and deliver drill predictions that stand up against ground truth.Company Culture
As a company, we are revolutionising the exploration of new worlds with advanced space technology to build a more prosperous future for humanity.As a culture, we are ambitious, innovative, and collaborative and we put our customers first in everything that we do.Our company values guide us to our North Star of ambitious, collaborative success: AD ASTRA (\ "To the Stars!\")Add Value: Obsessively add value for our customersDrive Excellence: Benchmark against the bestAgile Action: Take Action. Independent, fast, frugal actionSeek Truth: Be curious. ExploreTake Responsibility: Make decisions and own themRadical Ideas: We are unique. We do things differentlyAlways Deliver: We always find a way to get it done on timeOur Benefits Include
We have an extremely flexible work culture, with a mix of onsite, hybrid and remote workers who take time for school runs, exercise and appointments. It's about getting the work done, not time at desk.Equity (ESOP) grants.20 days of annual leave + 10 extra Wellness days per year.Access to confidential Psychologist appointments via our Employee Assistance Program.Plenty of opportunity to be part of an amazing STEM program to create the next generation of explorers.Fleet is an Equal Opportunity Employer;
employment with Fleet is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, colour, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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