Logistics Specialist

Loft Orbital; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 220,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in Abu Dhabi seeks a Logistics Specialist to oversee inbound and outbound shipments. The role requires 5+ years of logistics experience with a focus on aerospace and customs regulations. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and proactive, coordinating closely with various stakeholders. Competitive benefits and opportunities for growth are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of logistics experience in aerospace, defense, or high-value hardware.
• Detail-oriented, safety-focused, proactive communicator.
• Familiarity with freight classification and customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and track all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Manage delivery timelines and proactively flag any delays.
• Maintain shipment logs and documentation records.

Skills

Logistics experience in aerospace

Expert-level knowledge of shipping documentation

Hands-on experience with customs regulations

Strong stakeholder and vendor coordination skills

Tools

ERP systems like NetSuite

Job description

Wanna join the adventure?

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for ensuring the smooth planning, execution, and documentation of inbound and outbound shipments. This role requires deep familiarity with customs, compliance, and aerospace-grade handling, while closely coordinating with cross-functional teams such as procurement, production, and external brokers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

About This Role:

• Plan, execute, and track all inbound and outbound shipments
• Manage delivery timelines and proactively flag any delays
• Ensure packaging meets compliance for fragile and sensitive hardware
• Maintain shipment logs, documentation records, and cost reports
• Coordinate closely with procurement and production on shipment scheduling
• Handle discrepancy resolution and insurance claims (where relevant)
• Interface with customs brokers and logistics providers for timely clearance
• Prepare shipping documentation and ensure compliance for export/import

Must Haves:

• 5+ years of logistics experience in aerospace, defense, or high-value hardware
• Expert-level knowledge of shipping documentation and Incoterms
• Hands-on experience with customs regulations in UAE, Europe, and the US
• Familiarity with freight classification, HTS codes, CoO, dual-use or export control
• Detail-oriented, safety-focused, proactive communicator with strong discipline and willingness to learn
• Strong stakeholder and vendor coordination skills

Nice to Haves:

• Understanding of ITAR, EAR, or UAE export control equivalents
• Familiarity with space industry logistics or similar regulated goods
• Exposure to ERP systems like NetSuite for ASN or shipping coordination
• Ability to evaluate and improve freight vendor performance
• Familiarity with UAE warehouse regulatory norms

Orbitworks' mission is to make space simple for organizations that want to deploy physical and virtual missions to space. Building on Loft Orbital's heritage, Orbitworks will be the first commercial firm in the United Arab Emirates to mass-manufacture satellites. Orbitworks aims to manufacture tens of satellites annually and operates out of a 50,000-square-foot facility in Abu Dhabi.