Procurement & Logistics Specialist

Logistics & Procurement Specialist

The Logistics & Procurement Specialist is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, organizing, and shipping all consumable and non-consumable supplies required to operate ALE's adventure tourism that includes, offices is Salt Lake City, Punta Arenas, Chile, and remote field operations in Antarctica. This includes managing hazardous materials, coordinating international and multi-modal transport.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Source and procure consumable and non-consumable supplies including food, clothing, fuel, tools, vehicles, and infrastructure components.
• Manage inventory systems, warehouse operations, and vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality control.
• Prepare and process cargo manifests for air freight and sea containers from Utah to Punta Arenas, Chile.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations, including hazardous materials handling (e.g., lithium batteries, paint, fuel).
• Locate and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and ensure proper packaging, labeling, and documentation for dangerous goods.
• Organize inbound shipments from vendors and prepare outbound cargo for multi-modal transport (air and sea).
• Organize inbound shipments from vendors and prepare outbound cargo for multi-modal transport (air and sea).
• Unbox, verify, and consolidate inbound materials to reduce excess packaging material and waste, and ensure no prohibited products are sent to Antarctica, as required by the Environmental Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty.
• Source and purchase supplies and equipment by identifying optimal vendors, negotiating competitive rates, and ensuring timely processing of invoices for submission to accounting.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and procurement activities using digital tools and spreadsheets.
• Collaborate with field teams, contractors, and international partners to align logistics with operational timelines.
• Supporting the sourcing and / or fabrication of custom infrastructure and vehicles for extreme environments as needed.
• Travel to Union Glacier, Antarctica; Punta Arenas, Chile; and occasionally within the U.S. for project support, trade shows, or vendor visits.
• Represent ALE professionally at industry events and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities :

Qualifications :

Good to have certifications but not required :

Physical Requirements

This position involves a combination of sedentary to medium-duty work, including extended periods of standing, sitting, and repetitive motion involving the wrists, hands, and fingers. The role may require exerting :

Warehouse and field tasks may involve lifting, bending, climbing, and operating equipment such as forklifts or pallet jacks.

Field visits to Antarctica require the incumbent to complete a medical screening questionnaire, which will be reviewed and approved by ALE's Medical Director to ensure fitness for deployment in extreme environments.

Incumbents may be exposed to a variety of environmental and operational conditions, including :

The role demands attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to assess the accuracy and thoroughness of assigned tasks in both office and field settings.

As part of our hiring process for safety-sensitive positions, Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions background screening in compliance with Utah state and federal laws. This includes a criminal background check, reference check, and drug screening.

By applying, you acknowledge and consent to these screenings. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required checks.