Aerospace Operations & Logistics Associate

Wardstone

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Wardstone is seeking an Operations & Logistics professional to keep day-to-day activities running, purchasing parts, receiving and shipping hardware, managing inventory, and handling facility logistics for test campaigns. You’ll report to the Head of Business Operations and collaborate across teams to ensure parts arrive on time and test campaigns proceed smoothly.

The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years in operations/logistics, excellent organization, strong communication with vendors, and

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of experience in operations, logistics, purchasing, or a related role.
  • Highly organized, with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
  • Clear, responsive communication with vendors and teammates.
  • Comfortable with spreadsheets and purchasing or inventory tools.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).

Responsibilities

  • Purchase and manage vendors: place and track POs, quote lead times, track spending, and keep records.
  • Receive, ship, and track inventory: check shipments, route parts, pack and ship hardware, restock.
  • Coordinate test logistics: plan shipping, travel, lodging, and equipment for test campaigns.
  • Run the facility: manage maintenance, utilities, safety supplies, building access, onboarding, ITAR procedures.
  • Maintain ITAR compliance and security procedures, such as visitor logs and controlled-document handling.

Skills

Organizational skills
Communication
Spreadsheet proficiency
Purchasing tools
Driver's license
ITAR compliance

Job description

Wardstone is seeking an Operations & Logistics professional to keep day-to-day activities running, purchasing parts, receiving and shipping hardware, managing inventory, and handling facility logistics for test campaigns. You’ll report to the Head of Business Operations and collaborate across teams to ensure parts arrive on time and test campaigns proceed smoothly.

The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years in operations/logistics, excellent organization, strong communication with vendors, and

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