Forward Deployed Consultant- Supply Chain Solutions
Flexport · San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Flexport's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Flexport's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Flexport
- high 175 stale, 3 reposted of 176 open
- Hiring momentum
- 234 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Flexport's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Flexport.
About this role
As a Forward Deployed Consultant at Flexport, you will work directly with enterprise clients to design and implement real-time supply chain solutions. Your role involves auditing logistics networks, developing optimization models using Python and SQL, and collaborating with both technical and executive teams to drive impactful strategies and proposals. You will also manage deployment projects and ensure the adoption of solutions in operational settings.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Flexport as an employer.
What you need
- BA/BS or higher in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Supply Chain, or a related technical field
- 6+ years of professional experience in senior/staff roles in supply chain management/consulting, product management, logistics engineering, or freight forwarding
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data visualization tools (Looker, Tableau)
- Proven ability for systems-thinking to build decision-support systems and handle imperfect enterprise data
- Demonstrated success overseeing project workstreams from problem definition through delivery management and impact measurement
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex workflows and build trust with stakeholders
Nice to have
- Formal certifications or experience in Lean, Six Sigma, PMP, Agile, SCRUM, or Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Deep expertise in global freight forwarding, customs compliance, TMS/WMS software (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Manhattan), or trade finance
- Prior experience in high-growth tech startups, top-tier management/supply chain consulting firms, or product management environments
What you get
- Base salary range of $174,000 — $213,000 USD
- Bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefit offerings such as medical, dental, and flexible time off
Worth weighing
- Up to 50% travel required
- Role involves significant on-site work at ports and client logistics hubs
- The position may require navigating high ambiguity and complex client environments
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Listed by Flexport on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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