Operations and Logistics Associate

Wardstone; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication

Spreadsheet proficiency

Purchasing tools

Driver's license

ITAR compliance

Description du poste

You will keep Wardstone running day to day. You’ll purchase parts and materials, receive and ship hardware, manage inventory and the facility, and handle logistics for test campaigns so engineers can stay focused on building Hailstorm, our first interceptor. You’ll report to the Head of Business Operations.

You’ll work with every team at Wardstone. If parts arrive on time, hardware reaches the test range, and the shop never runs out of supplies, you’re doing your job well.

What You’ll Do

Purchase and manage vendors

• Place and track purchase orders for parts, materials, tools, and services.
• Work with vendors on quotes, lead times, and deliveries, and follow up when orders slip.
• Track spending and keep purchasing records organized.

Receive, ship, and track inventory

• Receive incoming shipments, check them against orders, and route parts to the right teams.
• Pack and ship hardware to vendors, test sites, and customers.
• Maintain inventory of parts, raw materials, and shop supplies, and restock before they run out.

Coordinate test logistics

• Plan logistics for test campaigns, including shipping hardware and equipment, travel, lodging, and rental equipment.
• Work with test ranges and facilities on access, schedules, and paperwork.

Run the facility

• Manage facility needs, including maintenance, utilities, safety supplies, and building access.
• Support onboarding for new hires, including equipment, access, and workspace.
• Help maintain ITAR and security procedures, such as visitor logs and controlled-document handling.

Required 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, and able to lift up to [50] lbs.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). [Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.]

Nice to Have

• Operations experience in aerospace, defense, or hardware manufacturing.
• Hazardous materials shipping certification (DOT or IATA).
• Experience with ITAR or export compliance procedures.
• Military logistics experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with purchasing or ERP software.
• Prior early-stage startup experience.

Overview

You will keep Wardstone running day to day. You’ll purchase parts and materials, receive and ship hardware, manage inventory and the facility, and handle logistics for test campaigns so engineers can stay focused on building Hailstorm, our first interceptor. You’ll report to the Head of Business Operations.

You’ll work with every team at Wardstone. If parts arrive on time, hardware reaches the test range, and the shop never runs out of supplies, you’re doing your job well.

What You’ll Do

Purchase and manage vendors

• Place and track purchase orders for parts, materials, tools, and services.
• Work with vendors on quotes, lead times, and deliveries, and follow up when orders slip.
• Track spending and keep purchasing records organized.

Receive, ship, and track inventory

• Receive incoming shipments, check them against orders, and route parts to the right teams.
• Pack and ship hardware to vendors, test sites, and customers.
• Maintain inventory of parts, raw materials, and shop supplies, and restock before they run out.

Coordinate test logistics

• Plan logistics for test campaigns, including shipping hardware and equipment, travel, lodging, and rental equipment.
• Work with test ranges and facilities on access, schedules, and paperwork.

Run the facility

• Manage facility needs, including maintenance, utilities, safety supplies, and building access.
• Support onboarding for new hires, including equipment, access, and workspace.
• Help maintain ITAR and security procedures, such as visitor logs and controlled-document handling.

Required 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, and able to lift up to [50] lbs.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). [Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance.]

Nice to Have

• Operations experience in aerospace, defense, or hardware manufacturing.
• Hazardous materials shipping certification (DOT or IATA).
• Experience with ITAR or export compliance procedures.
• Military logistics experience.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience with purchasing or ERP software.
• Prior early-stage startup experience.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $90,000 – $130,000 per year.