Global Shipping Coordinator III — International & DoD

AeroVironment, Inc.; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Coordinator III to manage packaging, labeling and shipping of finished goods, coordinating with transporters and internal teams. You’ll confirm invoices, log orders, and maintain records to support audits and reporting.

Requires HazMat certification, 2–4 years in global shipping, FAA/DOT audit experience, and proficiency with UPS/DHL/FedEx systems. Forklift experience is preferred; US citizenship and potential travel may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HAZMAT ground and air shipping certification required.
• 2–4 years of related experience, including 2 years in a global shipping environment.
• Experience supporting FAA and DOT audits and administrative support.
• Experience using UPS, DHL or FedEx online shipping systems.
• Forklift experience and/or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes shipping processes including packaging, labeling and shipment of product
• Identifies shipping requirements and best routes and methods for delivery to meet customer requirements
• Coordinate shipments for commercial, DoD and international conveyance including all necessary documentation, schedule freight shipments with freight forwarders and carriers, verify shipments’ compliance integrity
• Performs administrative duties in support of activities related to the shipping of finished goods
• Identifies, tracks and maintains all necessary materials and documentation to support internal and external audits
• Demonstrates ability to handle shipping internationally and navigate requirements & restrictions
• Responsible for implementing best practices including safety requirements, maintaining desk procedures
• Works with Shipping Supervisor and Senior Shipping Clerk on all aspects of the operation
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations
• Receives little instruction on daily work & general instructions on newly introduced assignments

Skills

International shipping

Organizational skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Prioritize workload

Computer skills

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

UPS/DHL/FedEx online shipping

Vendor programs

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Shipping Coordinator III to manage packaging, labeling and shipping of finished goods, coordinating with transporters and internal teams. You’ll confirm invoices, log orders, and maintain records to support audits and reporting.

Requires HazMat certification, 2–4 years in global shipping, FAA/DOT audit experience, and proficiency with UPS/DHL/FedEx systems. Forklift experience is preferred; US citizenship and potential travel may apply.