Transportation Planner

Devens, MA
Corporate Operations – Supply Chain /
Full-time /
On-site
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.

As a member of the CFS Supply Chain Team you will be responsible for assisting in meeting company objectives through Logistics and Material movement. Your focus will be supporting timely shipping inbound and outbound of CFS goods and materials. You will need to be able to take on project style shipments in a project management role - showing the leadership to propose solutions for stakeholders and customers to enable meeting schedule and cost objectives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a customer-oriented mindset and have the ability to manage a variety of tasks. 

This team member will:

    • Project Management of large shipment projects including schedule, scope and initial costing exercises
    • Conduct multi model transportation analysis - including specialized large heavy cargo from international territories to US locations via Ocean, Air, Rail or truck
    • Prepare robust transportation solutions with cost / lead time impact analysis to present to stakeholders and leadership team
    • Manage outgoing and incoming domestic and international shipments documentation to ensure all compliance requirements are met
    • Review and decide the best HTS classifications with the compliance team
    • Obey and enforce CFS Safety guidelines and policies on the loading dock and in the warehouse; correct any unsafe conditions or behaviors while maintaining a clean work environment
    • Ensure compliance with CFS SDS requirements, HAZMAT storage and shipping plans

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

    • Bachelor’s Degree preferred, High School Diploma required
    • 7+ Years combined experience in Shipping or Logistics field with some experience handling complex cargo
    • Strong computer skills with MS office and G-Suite applications
    • Strong communication and listening skills
    • Inventory & warehousing operational knowledge
    • Domestic & International shipping experience
    • Multimodal transportation experience

Additional experience and/or qualifications:

    • Minimum 2 years experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
    • Experience in start-up or high growth environment
    • Manufacturing/shop floor environment experience
    • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
    • Perform activities such as stopping, typing, standing, and sitting for extended periods of time
    • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
    • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
    • #LI-Onsite
CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.

At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.