Logistics Associate

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

We are looking for a Logistics Associate to join our rapidly growing team in Quonset, RI. The role of the Logistics Associate is a critical part of ensuring our hardware gets into our customer's hands and we can successfully deploy our team to support our customer's missions.

Logistics Execution

• Plan, manage, and execute logistics for all shipping to and from URS locations.
• Generate commercial invoices and packing lists for the export of items internationally.
• Work with international trade compliance to ensure proper jurisdiction classification on exports.
• Oversee the secure transport and storage of sensitive equipment, prototypes, and display assets, ensuring compliance with defense sector requirements.
• Develop logistics playbooks and contingency strategies for mission-critical event timelines.
• Manage export/import documentation, ATA Carnets, customs declarations, and temporary imports.

Transportation & Vendor Management

• Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers and specialized logistics service providers.
• Select and oversee logistics service partners with proven defense industry and government clearance capabilities.
• Act as the primary logistics liaison with event organizers, internal stakeholder and external parties.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Track and analyze costs related to freight, warehousing, customs, duties, and special handling.
• Drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Risk Management & Process Improvement

• Anticipate and resolve potential delays due to customs, security, or geopolitical risks.
• Standardize logistics processes for repeatable success across shipments.
• Develop and implement KPIs for on-time delivery, compliance accuracy, and cost performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in global logistics or supply chain management, with defense sector exposure strongly preferred.
• Experience managing sensitive and oversized shipments via ocean and air freight.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DFARS, U.S. export/import controls and import/exports controls of various global markets.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite), and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, vendor negotiation and analytical skills.
• Experience in manufacturing supply chains is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with other departments, and all levels of management.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Ability to travel globally up to 25%.