Logistics Manager

About Forefront RF

Forefront RF is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough RF technology that radically simplifies RF front-end architectures for mobile and connected devices. Our long-term vision is to empower anyone to treat global connectivity as a commodity, effortlessly adding it to any device. We lead through innovation, solving our customers’ toughest challenges, enabling them to stay ahead by pushing the boundaries of RF design.

Our Values

Our values are the quiet nudge that help us to be our best in every interaction.

• One team: We listen, share, and build solutions together. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work. We support one another, embrace challenges and fun, and celebrate collective success. 
• Innovation with intent: We operate at the forefront of technology, building innovative pathways to the future that meets real customer needs.
• Solutions driven: We develop world leading manufacturable products that deliver effortless connectivity.  
• Customer focused: We act with integrity, hold ourselves accountable, and are guided by a deep commitment to deliver customer focused solutions. 
• Sustainable: We design for longevity and reuse - leveraging globally connected RF technology to extend product lifecycles and reduce waste.

Role Overview

This is a new role within the organisation as we continue to scale. The role is critical to ensuring the smooth flow of wafers, packaged modules, engineering samples and production materials across our global manufacturing and development network.

You will take ownership of day-to-day logistics activities across our fabless semiconductor ecosystem, ensuring materials and products move efficiently, compliantly and cost-effectively between suppliers, subcontractors and customers. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-moving technology environment and solving operational challenges within a highly collaborative business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage global logistics operations across wafer fabs, OSATs, test houses, suppliers and customers
• Coordinate international shipments of wafers, packaged devices, engineering samples and production materials
• Ensure import/export compliance and manage relationships with freight forwarders and logistics partners
• Maintain accurate inventory, shipping and material traceability records
• Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to support NPI, engineering builds and production schedules
• Identify and implement improvements to logistics processes, supplier performance and cost efficiency
• Support inventory control, operational reporting and compliance activities where required

Requirements

About you

You are organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced technology environment. You may be a great fit for this role if you have some or all the following:

Education & experience

• Experience in logistics, supply chain or operations management
• Experience managing international shipping and customs processes
• Strong understanding of import/export compliance and Incoterms
• Experience coordinating third-party logistics providers and freight forwarders
• Experience within semiconductor, electronics or other high-tech manufacturing industries
• Familiarity with fabless semiconductor supply chains and outsourced manufacturing models
• Knowledge of international trade compliance and customs processes for electronic products

People Skills

• Proactive approach to problem-solving with a resilient attitude towards ambiguity.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality output.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension contributions.
• Company Share Option Scheme.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Weekly company lunches.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance x 4
• Income protection
• Healthshield Cash plan
• Heka flexible benefits platform

We believe in equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.