# Logistics Lead at Slide Logistics Lead at Slide in Stratford, CT. On-site, full-time, paying $75k–$85k. Posted October 6, 2026. - Company: Slide - Location: Stratford, CT - Workplace: On-site - Job type: Full-time - Pay: $75k–$85k - Experience: 5+ years - Posted: 2026-10-06 - Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/slide/020cbf31-6dea-4084-8ab5-13466a57de74/application - Source: https://jobmagic.ai/jobs/logistics-lead-slide-vct7hw ## Requirements - Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, freight, or supply chain operations, with substantial hands-on international shipping experience - Strong knowledge of international shipping rules and regulations, including Incoterms, customs documentation, HS classification, and U.S. export compliance requirements - Experience preparing commercial invoices and customs paperwork for international shipments - Hands-on experience with UPS shipping tools and processes (WorldShip/WorldPort) - Proven ability to manage carrier relationships, freight coordination, and bulk/ palletized moves - Strong attention to detail and process discipline - accuracy in serial, order, and tracking data is non-negotiable - Ability to occasionally lift and move hardware weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation - Reliable communication and ownership in a small, fast-moving team ## Description **About Slide** Slide is a modern, security-first Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BCDR) company built exclusively for Managed Service Providers. Founded by Austin McChord (Datto Founder & former CEO) and Michael Fass (former Datto General Counsel & Chief People Officer), Slide is led by a team of industry veterans with deep expertise in backup, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity. Built from scratch, from a clean-room code base, free from legacy technical debt, to deliver the MSP-centric backup and recovery platform of the future. By focusing on security, performance, and simplicity, Slide provides a powerful, cost-effective, and easy-to-use solution that ensures MSPs can protect their clients' data without the constraints of outdated technology and restrictive pricing models. **About the Job** Every Slide appliance, from compact miniPCs to rackmount systems, has to reach MSP partners on time, intact, and fully compliant, wherever they are in the world. We're hiring a Logistics Lead to own our domestic and international shipping operations end to end. This is a senior individual contributor role with end-to-end ownership of Slide’s logistics function. You'll set the processes, own the compliance picture, and stay hands-on with outbound fulfillment, carrier management, and inventory flow. We're looking for someone with deep experience in international shipping who knows the rules, regulations, and paperwork cold, and who can build a logistics function that scales as Slide grows. **Responsibilities** - Own all outbound shipping operations for finished systems and RMAs, domestic and international - Serve as the in-house expert on international shipping rules and regulations: Incoterms, HS classification, export controls, and country-specific import requirements - Own the accuracy and compliance of customs documentation,, including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, export declarations - and maintain logistics processes designed to comply with applicable U.S. export requirements, including EAR and OFAC screening - Manage carrier relationships and rate negotiations across UPS, FedEx, DHL, and freight partners; own WorldShip/WorldPort workflows and carrier account administration - Coordinate freight, palletized shipments, LTL, and quarterly bulk moves; select modes and routes based on cost, timing, and destination requirements - Resolve customs holds, delays, and carrier issues; act as primary contact with customs brokers and freight forwarders - Identify opportunities to reduce duties, taxes, and shipping costs through accurate tariff classification and applicable trade programs, partnering with external experts as needed - Ensure accurate serial, order, and tracking linkage across shipping and inventory systems - Set and enforce packing standards for high-value electronics to prevent damage and meet international compliance requirements - Own processes and controls for inbound receiving, inventory intake, tagging, stock location accuracy, and cycle counts - Maintain shipping SOPs, compliance checklists, and audit-ready records - Work closely with hardware assembly, operations, and finance teams on shipping costs, forecasts, and deployment schedules - Establish and track logistics KPIs, including on-time delivery, shipping cost, customs delays, damage rates, and inventory accuracy; identify trends and drive improvements. - Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and scale shipping and inventory workflows as order volume and international reach grow - Train and mentor Logistics Associates; set the quality bar for the logistics function **QualificationsRequired:** - Minimum 5 years of experience in logistics, freight, or supply chain operations, with substantial hands-on international shipping experience - Strong knowledge of international shipping rules and regulations, including Incoterms, customs documentation, HS classification, and U.S. export compliance requirements - Experience preparing commercial invoices and customs paperwork for international shipments - Hands-on experience with UPS shipping tools and processes (WorldShip/WorldPort) - Proven ability to manage carrier relationships, freight coordination, and bulk/ palletized moves - Strong attention to detail and process discipline - accuracy in serial, order, and tracking data is non-negotiable - Ability to occasionally lift and move hardware weighing up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation - Reliable communication and ownership in a small, fast-moving team **Preferred:** - Experience shipping high-value electronics or computer hardware internationally - Familiarity with FedEx Ship Manager, DHL, and freight forwarding/3PL management - Exposure to RMA workflows and reverse logistics - Experience with inventory systems or ERPs - Forklift certification - Customs broker license or trade compliance certification (CTP, CLTD, CSCP) a plus **Work Environment** - Standard production and warehouse environment with assembly benches and test stations - Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM - Occasional work outside of regular business hours may be required to support time-sensitive shipments, customs issues, or other logistics needs. **Benefits** - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage - Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off and holiday schedule - Retirement Plan: 401(k) - Professional Development: Opportunities for training and professional growth - The opportunity to do your life's work in a dynamic and creative environment with like-minded individuals