Maritime Logistics Specialist for Defense Tech

Anduril Industries; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an Operations and Logistics Associate to join our Maritime team in Quonset, RI. This role ensures hardware reaches customers on time and supports mission deployments through comprehensive logistics execution and cross-team collaboration.

You will manage shipping, compliance, and documentation, building playbooks and KPIs to optimize performance and maintain security-clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• 3–5 years of global logistics or supply chain management experience, defense exposure preferred.
• Experience handling sensitive/oversized shipments via ocean and air.
• Knowledge of ITAR, EAR, DFARS and export/import controls.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP systems (Oracle, NetSuite) and reporting tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and eligible for U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute logistics for shipping to/from URS locations.
• Generate commercial invoices and packing lists for international exports.
• Work with international trade compliance to ensure proper jurisdiction classification on exports.
• Oversee secure transport and storage of sensitive equipment, prototypes, and display assets.
• Develop logistics playbooks and contingency strategies for mission timelines.
• Manage export/import documentation, ATA Carnets, customs declarations, and temporary imports.
• Manage freight forwarders, customs brokers and logistics service providers.
• Select and oversee logistics service partners with defense clearance capabilities.
• Act as the primary logistics liaison with event organizers, internal stakeholders, and external parties.
• Track and analyze costs related to freight, warehousing, customs, duties, and special handling.
• Drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
• Anticipate and resolve potential delays due to customs, security, or geopolitical risks.
• Standardize logistics processes for repeatable success across shipments.
• Develop and implement KPIs for on-time delivery, compliance accuracy, and cost performance.

Skills

Logistics management

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Reporting tools

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an Operations and Logistics Associate to join our Maritime team in Quonset, RI. This role ensures hardware reaches customers on time and supports mission deployments through comprehensive logistics execution and cross-team collaboration.

You will manage shipping, compliance, and documentation, building playbooks and KPIs to optimize performance and maintain security-clearance readiness.