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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.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
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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