Logistics Associate
Anduril· Manufacturing : Undersea Reconnaissance & Strike - Production : Production Operations
Quonset, Rhode Island$74k - $99kfull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Operations and Logistics Associate responsible for planning, managing, and executing logistics for hardware deployment, export/import documentation, vendor management, budgeting, and process improvement to support Anduril’s maritime AUV projects from Quonset, RI.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Track and analyze costs related to freight, warehousing, customs, duties, and special handling.
- Drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
- 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.
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%
Skills
Required:Logistics planning and executionExport/import documentationTrade compliance knowledgeVendor managementBudgeting and cost controlCommunication and collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and future planning) included with full-time employment
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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