Logistics Specialist

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You'll Do:

• Manage daily activities between suppliers, customers, and key logistic service providers, including inbound and outbound shipment tracking, booking confirmations, arrangement of expediting cargo, and coordinating delivery of finished goods, spare parts, and components.
• Execute logistics coordination via truck, ocean, and air liaising with import brokers, freight forwarders, inland freight carriers, manufacturing facilities, customers, and suppliers to meet delivery dates while optimizing freight costs.
• Preparing all the necessary document requirements and filing
• Serve as a team member for Import/Export Council, providing advice and guidance on import/export compliance policies and procedures
• Maintains a solid shipping database for logistics cost analysis

What You Need:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
• 3 years of related experience in Aerospace and/or automotive industry with experience in domestic and international transportation management.
• 3 years of international logistics planning experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a business environment
• Understanding of commodity classification (HTS)
• Knowledge of hazmat transportation
• Experience working with freight forwarders and U.S. Customs Brokers
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment with adaptability to changing priorities.
• Effective organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail
• Team player who can collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications:

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Experience with hazmat a plus
• Experience with shipping and handling of Dangerous Goods.

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications. At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $35.00/hr - $42.00/hr. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to provide a safe workplace and a safe aircraft. This is a safety sensitive designated role. Employment in safety sensitive positions is contingent on successful passage of a background check and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screening.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer's People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy. Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time. Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.