Forward Logistics Associate, Middle East

Anduril; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 316,000 - 419,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril is seeking a Forward Logistics Associate to provide hands-on logistics support across the Middle East and Africa, forward-deployed to U.S. military installations.

You will own in-theater asset flow, sparing accountability, and mission-critical hardware delivery, working with uniformed personnel and government reps to ensure timely arrivals. The role requires living in hazard zones, traveling up to 75% and maintaining strict compliance with ITAR/EAR and DoD regulations while coordinating

Qualifications

• BA/BS preferred; equivalent military or operational experience may be substituted for education.
• 5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or military operations with forward-deployed or in-theater experience.
• Experience working with uniformed U.S. military logistics organizations.
• Hands-on experience preparing military transport documentation (DD 1149, DD 1387, TMRs, GBLs, AWBs).
• Strong attention to detail and 100% compliance with requirements.
• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
• Excellent communication with military, government representatives, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in productivity and ERP tools (Oracle ERP, Odoo, Salesforce, JIRA, Slack, Excel).
• Willingness to live/work in hazard zones in the Middle East and Africa, for extended periods.
• Travel up to 75% in-theater between bases.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate movement of hardware, spares, and personnel between bases across the Middle East and Africa.
• Coordinate intra-theater transport via military airlift, ground convoys, and contracted carriers.
• Work with movement control teams to schedule lift, secure manifests, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Serve as on-the-ground point of contact for logistics activities at supported sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Security clearance eligibility

Education

BA/BS degree preferred

Equivalent military experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

Odoo

Salesforce

JIRA

Slack

Excel

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Deployments Team manages the coordination and execution of fielding Andurils hardware and software products worldwide. Working across Product Engineering Growth Business Development Technical Operations and Mission Operations Deployments oversees forward logistics site installation maintenance & repairs field inventory management sustainment and reverse logistics. The team is central to ensuring effective customer and mission success shaping the future of Andurils defense solutions.
We are seeking a Forward Logistics Associateto provide on-the-ground logistics support across the Middle East and Africa. This role will be forward-deployed to U.S. military installations including operating bases and forward operating bases located in designated hazard zones. You will serve as the in-theater logistics owner for all Anduril equipment movements sparing accountability and asset flow. You will also work shoulder-to-shoulder with uniformed military personnel U.S. government representatives and Anduril field teams to ensure that mission-critical hardware arrives at the right place at the right time every time.
This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on mission-driven logistician who thrives in austere environments can navigate the complexities of in-theater military logistics and is energized by directly enabling the warfighter. A successful candidate will bring a deep appreciation for details an ability to operate independently in ambiguous and high-stakes settings and the resilience to execute white-glove logistics services where there are no second chances or do-overs.

WHAT YOULL DO

In-Theater Transportation & Movement Coordination

• Facilitate the movement of Anduril hardware spares and personnel between main operating bases and forward operating bases (FOBs) across the Middle East and Africa.
• Coordinate intra-theater transport via military airlift (e.g. CENTCOM/AFRICOM rotators rotary-wing) ground convoys and contracted carriers as appropriate.
• Work directly with uniformed military movement control teams (e.g. Air Mobility Command TMO/JMO SDDC A4/G4 Battalion S-4s) to schedule lift secure manifest space and execute on-time delivery.
• Serve as the on-the-ground point of contact for all logistics activities at supported sites ensuring the smooth flow of Anduril assets through hazard zones.

Military Transport Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare validate and submit all required military transport documentation including DD Form 1149 DD Form 1387 (MSL) DD Form 250 AWBs hazmat shipping declarations and customs paperwork.
• Partner with uniformed military counterparts to build and submit Transportation Movement Requests (TMRs) and to coordinate Government Bill of Lading (GBL) shipments.
• Ensure full compliance with DoD host-nation ITAR EAR and Dangerous Goods (IATA IMDG 49 CFR) regulations for all in-theater shipments.
• Maintain meticulous chain-of-custody for sensitive classified and dangerous goods shipments.

Inbound & Outbound Shipment Management

• Manage the receipt inspection and acceptance of all inbound Anduril equipment arriving in theater from CONUS and OCONUS origins.
• Coordinate outbound shipments including reverse logistics for retrograde RMA and depot-level repair of Anduril hardware.
• Partner with freight forwarders customs brokers and Andurils CONUS logistics team to resolve clearance delays documentation gaps and routing issues.
• Conduct receiving inspections document discrepancies and initiate corrective actions for damaged or missing items.

Sparing & Inventory Accountability

• Maintain 100% accountability of forward-deployed inventory including operational spares consumables and mission-critical hardware across multiple sites.
• Conduct routine cycle counts physical inventories and audits; reconcile system records (Oracle ERP Odoo JIRA Salesforce) to physical on-hand quantities.
• Manage the storage handling and issue of spares to Anduril Technical Operations Engineers and customer end-users in support of sustainment and maintenance operations.
• Identify sparing shortfalls forecast replenishment needs and coordinate resupply with the SIP program team and global logistics.

Cross-Functional & Customer Engagement

• Serve as Andurils logistics liaison to SOCOM customers partner force units and on-site representatives.
• Provide surge support to Andurils broader Middle East regional team and adjacent program activities (e.g. partner force engagements demos FMS deliveries) as in-theater capacity allows partnering closely with the teams.
• Collaborate daily with Deployment Operations Mission Operations and Technical Operations to align logistics support with mission tempo.
• Communicate proactively with CONUS-based Deployment Operations leadership on shipment status risks and escalations using appropriate channels (Slack email secure comms when required).

Operate in Austere & Hazard Zone Environments

• Live and work at forward bases in designated hazard/imminent danger pay zones across the Middle East and Africa for extended rotations.
• Travel frequently between bases often on short notice and via military lift to support deployments maintenance events and retrograde operations.
• Adhere to all force protection OPSEC and site security requirements while operating in theater.
• Embrace a no task too small mindset; roll up your sleeves drive a forklift palletize cargo build shipping crates or push paperwork whatever it takes to keep the mission moving.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify gaps in in-theater logistics processes and propose scalable solutions to Andurils CONUS Deployment Operations team.
• Develop and maintain SOPs playbooks and lessons learned for forward logistics operations supporting SOCOM and other DoD customers.
• Provide feedback to internal stakeholders on customer needs supportability issues and product improvements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS preferred; equivalent military or operational experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• 5 years of experience in logistics supply chain or military operations with demonstrated forward-deployed or in-theater experience.
• Direct experience working with uniformed U.S. military logistics organizations (e.g. Army G-4/S-4 USAF LRS USMC Logistics Navy Supply SDDC AMC TMO/JMO).
• Hands-on experience preparing military transport documentation (DD 1149 DD 1387 TMRs GBLs AWBs hazmat declarations).
• Strong attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company customer and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to operate independently with minimal oversight in ambiguous fast-paced and high-stakes environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface effectively with uniformed military government representatives and internal teams.
• Proficiency in productivity and ERP tools (Oracle ERP Odoo Salesforce JIRA Slack Excel).
• Willingness and ability to live and work in hazard/imminent danger zones in the Middle East and Africa for extended periods.
• Ability to travel up to 75% in-theater between bases.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance (TS/SCI eligibility preferred).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior U.S. military service in a logistics supply or transportation MOS/AFSC (e.g. 88N 92A 92Y 0431 2T2X1 LS).
• Prior deployment experience supporting SOCOM JSOC or partner force units in CENTCOM or AFRICOM AORs.
• Familiarity with Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) models supporting DoD programs.
• Experience with military air movement processes (pallet build-up 463L pallets HAZMAT certification for air shipments).
• Current Dangerous Goods certification (IATA IMDG 49 CFR).
• Experience supporting Counter-UAS Air Defense or ISR systems in a forward-deployed environment.
• Familiarity with host-nation customs processes across GCC countries and East/North Africa.
• Active U.S. Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

US Salary Range

$86000 - $114000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience education and/or training critical skills and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next. For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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