Logistics Lead

Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.

Trading Infrastructure is a global organization of Engineers who architect, build and maintain our world-class infrastructure. From colo design/implementation, to optimizing our exchange connectivity, to building world class low latent Wide Area Networks, we leverage research and automation to consistently adapt and innovate our infrastructure to scale and drive our trading and evolving business.

This position manages the logistics around the acquisition, transport and deployment of technology equipment throughout the firm.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the full logistics cycle on a global scale - importing, exporting, internal reporting and compliance
• Create vendor consistency on a global level by assisting with the streamlining of communication relating to quotes, delivery estimates and pricing
• Ensure quality, cost, delivery, service and innovation performance expectations are communicated to external suppliers, and manage them to ensure those expectations are met
• Assist with the full purchase cycle including quoting, purchasing, receiving, inventory tracking and payment reconciliation
• Oversee the arrival of equipment with appropriate staff for receiving and installation including opening inbound ticket requests
• Maintain an inventory of frequently used items. Track typical usage patterns and proactively order gear as appropriate
• Confirm costs against approved Purchase Orders and make sure invoices are correct
• Organize and coordinate equipment liquidations for the firm
• Bring a strong interest in trading infrastructure operations, continuously adding value to the team as a self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Lead, mentor, and continue to develop talent across the team
• Work onsite in the office 5 days a week
• Other duties as assigned or needed

Skills You'll Need:

• 5+ years of professional experience in technology logistics and procurement
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Prior experience with IT-related procurement preferred
• Experience with US and international customs importing, exporting, and taxation requirements
• Interest or experience in automation is strongly preferred
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Visio
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to think critically through requests
• Demonstrates drive and persistence to get to the bottom of an issue or to complete a task when confronted with obstacles
• Excellent customer service skills for internal stakeholders
• Team player with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and context switch as business needs require
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Knowledge of and exposure to USITC and Harmonized Tariff Schedule
• Ability to manage and work with third party shipping coordinators to facilitate international shipping
• Strong account management experience, and proven experience working with vendors
• Reliable and predictable availability

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Benefits include:

• Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Travel Medical Insurance
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
• Paid Parental Leave
• Parking and Commuter Benefits