Sr. Logistics Specialist

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in Silicon Valley, is seeking a Sr. Logistics Specialist to lead cross-site logistics and transportation operations.

You will own complex moves, optimize routes, manage carrier relations, and mentor junior staff across Archer sites and suppliers. In a fast-growing manufacturing and R&D environment, you will drive KPI reporting, cost efficiency, and process improvements while ensuring compliance with DOT/OSHA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transportation management, logistics operations, or supply chain execution.
• Experience managing multi-site logistics and carrier relationships across modes.
• Knowledge of domestic freight regulations (LTL/FTL/parcel).
• Experience leading logistics process improvements or network projects.
• Experience mentoring logistics staff.
• Excellent communication and vendor management skills.
• Strong ability to analyze transportation performance data.
• Ability to operate autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end logistics operations across Archer sites and suppliers, including planning, scheduling, and execution for complex moves.
• Lead carrier relationship management and rate/contract negotiations, driving performance and cost efficiency.
• Serve as escalation point for complex material and tooling movement issues supporting production and R&D.
• Lead cross-functional logistics projects from scope through implementation.
• Own logistics KPI reporting and analytics, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Mentor Logistics Specialists and Coordinators, providing day-to-day guidance.
• Partner with Warehousing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance to align logistics with milestones.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and internal safety requirements and lead audits.

Skills

Transportation management

Logistics operations

Carrier relationships

Data analytics

Vendor management

Team mentoring

Tools

ERP systems

TMS systems

Job description

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems(“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence(“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

About the Role:

• Archer is seeking an experienced, highly organized Sr. Logistics Specialist to lead the execution and continuous improvement of our internal logistics and transportation operations. This role owns higher-complexity, cross-site logistics activity and select strategic projects, ensuring the timely and cost-effective movement of materials, tooling, and finished goods across Archer’s facilities and suppliers as the company scales.
• As a senior member of the Supply Chain Operations team, you will operate with significant autonomy — independently managing complex transportation activity, serving as the primary point of escalation for carrier and shipment issues, leading process‑improvement and network projects, and mentoring Logistics Specialists and Coordinators. This position requires strong operational discipline, carrier negotiation skills, and the judgment to balance tactical execution with longer‑term process and infrastructure improvement in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Own end-to-end logistics operations across multiple Archer sites and suppliers, including transportation planning, scheduling, and execution for higher‑complexity and time‑critical moves
• Lead carrier relationship management and rate/contract negotiations (LTL, FTL, parcel, and specialty transport), driving performance, compliance, and cost efficiency
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex material and tooling movement issues supporting production, test, and R&D operations
• Lead cross-functional logistics projects — new carrier onboarding, route optimization, network redesign, and facility/equipment moves — from scope through implementation
• Own logistics KPI reporting and analytics (OTD, cost per move, service quality), identify trends, and drive corrective action plans
• Mentor and provide day‑to‑day guidance to Logistics Specialists and Coordinators, reviewing work and building team capability
• Partner with Warehousing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance leadership to align logistics strategy with production and program milestones
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and internal safety requirements across all logistics movements, and lead periodic audits of logistics processes
• Own and continuously update Archer’s internal logistics playbook, standard operating procedures, and training materials
• Support cross-functional initiatives to improve visibility, reduce cost, and mitigate transportation risk, and present recommendations to leadership

What You Need:

• 5+ years of experience in transportation management, logistics operations, or supply chain execution, including experience supporting multi‑site or higher‑complexity logistics
• Proven track record independently managing carrier and third‑party logistics (3PL) relationships across multiple transportation modes, including rate and contract negotiation
• Strong knowledge of domestic freight (LTL/FTL, parcel, flatbed, and specialty transport), including regulatory requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading logistics process‑improvement or network projects from concept through implementation
• Experience mentoring, training, or informally leading other logistics team members
• Excellent communication, planning, and vendor management skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to leadership
• Advanced ability to analyze transportation performance data and drive data‑driven process improvements
• Comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a dynamic, fast‑growing manufacturing and R&D environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience supporting aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing logistics operations
• Familiarity with DOT/PHMSA hazardous materials transport requirements
• Hands‑on experience administering ERP or TMS systems for logistics execution and reporting
• End‑to‑end experience managing project‑based logistics (facility moves, equipment relocations, special builds)
• Experience owning or contributing to a logistics budget or cost center
• Passion for Archer’s mission to revolutionize urban air mobility

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay‑for‑performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $52,300 - $65,400. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [e-mail] . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis.

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