Logistics Coordinator - UAS Manufacturing

Job Summary:T3i builds mission-critical unmanned systems designed to improve U.S. forces' operational effectiveness and battlefield lethality. Our Blackfoot platform is a tactical FPV drone system engineered for reliability, adaptability, survivability, and rapid deployment in demanding operational environments. We are a small, fast-moving team that values ownership, execution, and mission focus - operating in tight feedback loops between design, build, test, and field employment. We are seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support T3i’s Blackfoot UAS manufacturing. This role is responsible for all logistics, shipping, and receiving functions, as well as maintaining accurate accountability and inventory records for production materials, consumables, and capital equipment and systems used in the manufacturing process.Position Summary:The Logistics Coordinator owns the full logistics function within the Blackfoot manufacturing facility - from sourcing and placing orders for required parts and supplies, to managing inbound shipments and receiving operations, to tracking materials throughout production cycles, to maintaining accountability records for capital equipment and systems, to ensuring finished systems are shipped accurately and on time to the right customer. This role interfaces directly with suppliers, vendors, and freight carriers to procure, expedite, and deliver. The Logistics Coordinator reports to the Operations Manager. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning logistics end-to-end in a fast-paced defense hardware environment where material availability directly affects production output.Primary Responsibilities:Work on site daily and manage all inbound and outbound shipments, including freight coordination, carrier scheduling, and shipping documentationExecute receiving operations: inspect incoming materials, verify against purchase orders, and route parts to appropriate storage or production staging locationsMaintain accurate inventory records for all production materials, consumables, and spare parts throughout production cycles - including on-hand, in-transit, and on-order quantitiesConduct regular cycle counts and physical inventories; identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerMaintain accountability records for permanent equipment and systems used in the manufacturing process, including asset tracking and location recordsCoordinate with external suppliers, vendors, and freight carriers to expedite orders, resolve delivery issues, and support production schedule requirementsSupport the Operations Manager with material availability visibility and flag shortages or lead time risks that could impact build schedulesManage organization and cleanliness of materials storage areas to support efficient production accessProcess purchase order receipts and support procurement documentation workflowsEnsure shipping and receiving records for ITAR-controlled and export-regulated components comply with applicable regulatory requirementsSupport outbound shipment of finished systems and field support kits to customer sites, test ranges, and demonstrationsRequired Qualifications:10+ years of professional experience, with a minimum of 5 years managing logistics activities including procurement, shipping/receiving, and inventory controlDemonstrated experience managing both inbound and outbound logistics, including carrier and supplier coordinationStrong inventory management skills with experience maintaining accurate records across active production cyclesExperience in a manufacturing, aerospace, electronics, or defense hardware environmentProficiency with inventory management or ERP systems and standard office tools (Excel/Google Sheets)Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing and materials storage environment, including receiving, moving, and staging materialsStrong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage competing priorities without losing accuracyU.S. Person status required to support ITAR-controlled programsPreferred Qualifications:Experience handling ITAR-controlled or export-regulated materials and associated documentation requirementsExperience supporting defense, government, or cleared manufacturing environmentsPrior military logistics background strongly preferredExperience with asset accountability systems or property book management, including Unanet AIMBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related fieldAPICS CPIM or similar logistics/supply chain certificationActive or prior security clearanceType of Employment: Part-Time, with potential to transition to Full-Time later this yearTravel: