Aerospace Logistics Coordinator I – Global Shipments

Rocket Lab Corporation; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical benefits

Company 401(k) match

Stock purchase program

3 weeks vacation per year

5 days sick leave per year

11 holidays per year

HSA plan option

Dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

onsite snacks/drinks

Job summary

Rocket Lab Corporation in Middle River, MD seeks a Senior Logistics Coordinator I to manage domestic and international shipping, oversee ITAR compliance, and optimize logistics operations. Base pay ranges for MD are listed, with a full benefits package and equity opportunities.

The role requires coordinating shipments across air, ocean, trucking, and parcel modes, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2+ years of experience.
• Exposure to international shipping regulations.
• High degree of knowledge of freight forwarding and customs regulations.
• IATA / IMDG knowledge.
• Strong IT knowledge, comfortable working with Windows.
• Experience with a fully integrated ERP system.
• Basic understanding of necessary documentation for international shipping.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Schedule transportation and resolve shipping or delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and maintain accurate documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize logistics operations.
• Train, and support logistics staff to meet performance goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and evaluate their performance.
• Communicate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Track and analyze logistics KPIs and prepare performance reports.
• Develop and implement risk management and contingency plans for disruptions.

Skills

International shipping

Freight forwarding

IATA/IMDG knowledge

IT systems

ERP systems

Shipping documentation

Windows proficiency

Job description

Rocket Lab Corporation in Middle River, MD seeks a Senior Logistics Coordinator I to manage domestic and international shipping, oversee ITAR compliance, and optimize logistics operations. Base pay ranges for MD are listed, with a full benefits package and equity opportunities.

The role requires coordinating shipments across air, ocean, trucking, and parcel modes, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.