Supply Chain Manager, Logistics & Transportation

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Supply Chain Manager – Logistics & Transportation

The Supply Chain Manager for Logistics & Transportation leads the planning, execution, and management of transportation activities for TerraPower. This role ensures safe, compliant, and on‑schedule delivery of large nuclear components, factory-built modules, and critical equipment to construction sites and customer locations. The manager will oversee multimodal transportation, carrier relationships, logistics procedures, and schedule alignment with project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Planning & Execution

Plan and execute transportation of oversized nuclear components, reactor modules, and long‑lead equipment.

Coordinate multimodal shipments, including road, rail, and barge transport.

Facilitate route surveys, permitting, escorts, and regulatory compliance.

Carrier & Vendor Management

Manage relationships with specialized carriers, heavy‑haul providers, and logistics partners.

Ensure all logistics partners meet nuclear quality, safety, and security standards.

Regulatory Compliance

Develop and maintain logistics procedures in alignment with NRC and DOT requirements.

Ensure strict compliance with nuclear transport, safety, and security regulations.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

Track logistics KPIs such as on‑time delivery, cost per shipment, damage-free delivery, and schedule adherence.

Report logistics performance and risks to program and executive leadership.

Cross ‑ Functional Coordination

Partner with suppliers, project teams, and site logistics to align delivery schedules with construction milestones.

Support logistics planning for major program transitions, long‑lead procurement, and field execution.

Key Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree required.

8+ years of experience in logistics and transportation, ideally involving oversized or critical industrial/energy equipment.

Knowledge of nuclear transport regulations, NRC, DOT, and heavy‑haul best practices.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex, high‑value shipments on tight schedules.

Strong stakeholder coordination, vendor management, and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to travel 30–40% as required.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.

Repetitive work: Prolonged

Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day

Travel required 30-40%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range: $168,316 - $252,475

* This range is specific to Washington State. We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Life and Disability

Gender Affirmation Benefits

Parental Leave

401k Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

21 days of annually accrued PTO

Generous Holiday Schedule

10 paid holidays

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/