Global Space Logistics Coordinator

Observable; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Flexible work environment

Unlimited PTO

Medical coverage

Latest tools

Mission-driven culture

Inclusive team

Job summary

Observable Space is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage the movement of materials, components, and finished systems across our growing operations. You’ll coordinate inbound shipments from suppliers and outbound shipments to customers across the U.S.

and internationally. You will own day-to-day coordination from planning to delivery, working with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, customers, and internal teams, preparing documentation, tracking shipments, and resolving issues as plans

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, transportation, freight, shipping, or a similar role.
• Experience coordinating domestic shipments; exposure to international shipping and customs documentation is strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple shipments and priorities simultaneously
• Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when preparing and reviewing shipping and customs documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, adapt quickly when plans change, and drive issues through resolution
• Comfort working with ERP systems, shipping platforms, spreadsheets, and other logistics tools
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international inbound and outbound shipments with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Manage shipments from initial planning through final delivery, ensuring materials and systems arrive where they need to be, when they need to be there
• Coordinate inbound shipments of materials and components from suppliers to support manufacturing schedules
• Coordinate outbound shipments of finished systems, equipment, spare parts, and other materials to customers and deployment sites
• Track multiple active shipments and proactively communicate status, delays, and changes to relevant stakeholders
• Troubleshoot transportation delays, missed deliveries, damaged shipments, and other logistics issues through resolution

Skills

Logistics coordination

Domestic shipments

International shipping

ERP systems

Shipping documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

ERP systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Observable Space is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage the movement of materials, components, and finished systems across our growing operations. You’ll coordinate inbound shipments from suppliers and outbound shipments to customers across the U.S.

and internationally. You will own day-to-day coordination from planning to delivery, working with carriers, freight forwarders, suppliers, customers, and internal teams, preparing documentation, tracking shipments, and resolving issues as plans