About Mariana Minerals
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. We’re reimagining the minerals supply chain by combining deep industry expertise with advanced software, automation, and data-driven decision-making.
Sr. Logistics Specialist
The Role
Mariana Minerals seeks a hands-on, detail-oriented Sr. Logistics Specialist to coordinate the movement of heavy industrial equipment for our capital projects. This role is responsible for managing shipments end-to-end—across air, ocean, rail, and linehaul—both domestically and internationally. Your work will directly impact project schedules by ensuring our equipment arrives on time and in optimal condition.
What You’ll Do
Coordinate Equipment Shipments
Plan and manage international and domestic shipments of heavy and capital equipment via air, ocean, and linehaul (over-the-road)
Work closely with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers to guarantee on-time, damage-free delivery to project sites
Track shipments end-to-end, proactively resolving delays and routing issues
Oversee rigging, special permitting, and specialized transport for oversized/out-of-gauge equipment
Manage Customs & Compliance
Prepare and review shipping documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin
Collaborate with customs brokers on import/export compliance, HTS classification, and duty/tax estimates
Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and Incoterms
Support customs bond renewal and maintain related compliance processes
Drive Cost & Vendor Performance
Source and negotiate rates with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers
Track freight spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and benchmark carrier performance
Build and maintain a vetted network of carriers across all shipment modes
Build Better Systems
Update and maintain shipment data in the transportation management system (TMS)
Assist in designing scalable logistics processes and implementing documentation standards as Mariana grows
Improve shipment visibility and reduce cycle times across the logistics lifecycle
What You’ll Bring
5–7+ years of logistics or freight coordination experience, ideally with heavy industrial equipment, capital equipment, or project cargo
Demonstrated experience with air, ocean, and linehaul**(domestic trucking)** shipping modes
Proven international and domestic shipping background, including customs documentation and knowledge of Incoterms
Experience with oversize/overweight permitting and rigging coordination is preferred
Familiarity with TMS and ERP systems, and strong organizational/documentation skills
Our culture is built on three principles:
Extreme Ownership – We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate – We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos – We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply.