About the role

CREW Carbon is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Logistics Lead to source cost-effective mineral feedstock and manage comprehensive logistics. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in procurement and logistics within the minerals and mining industries.

This position is a full-time role, with travel expectations to mineral suppliers and wastewater partners across the US. Location will be onsite at our office in Brooklyn.

Responsibilities

• Identify and establish partnerships with mineral suppliers to procure alkaline minerals, such as calcium carbonate, including leading contract negotiations with a data-driven methodology, financial expertise and strong technical understanding.
• Oversee the end-to-end logistics process on a project-by-project basis, including order placement, supplier coordination, delivery contractor management, and transportation scheduling, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of materials.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements within the supply chain and implement solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and quality in supply chain operations.​
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into logistics operations.​
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, operations, finance, and commercial teams to align supply chain strategies with overall business objectives.
• Develop and manage the supply chain budget, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.​ Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or service levels.​
• Conduct supplier and deployment site visits to review mineral products, and oversee first deliveries, respectively.
• Monitor market trends to anticipate pricing fluctuations and supply availability.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelors in supply chain management or engineering (or similar field).
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain and logistics roles, preferably within the minerals or manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of successful negotiations with large-scale commodity suppliers.
• Strong understanding of logistics processes, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Excellent analytical, project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Financial acumen, including budgeting, cost control, and supply chain analytics.
• Proficiency in logistics and supply chain management software.
• Startup mindset where adaptability, creativity, agility, and execution are keys to success.
• Strong desire to fight climate change.

Bonus qualifications

• Understanding of mineral feedstock materials handling systems.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is competitive and will depend on many factors including experience, education, and expertise. We offer a competitive benefits package with insurance, vacation, retirement, and equity options.

About the company

CREW utilizes the extensive infrastructure present in wastewater treatment systems to provide robust, empirical, and durable carbon dioxide removal through enhanced weathering, while delivering process benefits to our partners.

CREW has offices and labs in New Haven, CT and offices in Brooklyn, NY. The ideal candidate will be in-person at CREW’s Brooklyn office.

CREW highlights:

• Signed a carbon credit offtake agreement with the Frontier Climate Fund in 2024
• Selected as 1 of 24 companies by the US Department of Energy in 2024 to be a potential supplier of high-quality carbon credits to the federal government
• Highlighted as an “Innovator of the Month” by US Senator Chris Murphy in 2024
• Selected by ImagineH2O, the leading water sector innovation accelerator in 2024
• Highlighted by Business Insider as “One of the Most Promising Climate-Tech Startups of 2023