Logistics Coordinator II

Vast is looking for a Logistics Coordinator reporting to the Manager, Logistics, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for overseeing end-to-end logistics operations both domestically and internationally using Vast-appointed freight forwarders and logistics partners, adhering to customs and compliance procedures, and ensuring timely delivery   
• Serves as liaison between internal customer base and external logistics providers, providing quotes, arranging freight, communicating logistics protocols, and providing instructions to vendors and logistics partners.
• Manages flow of goods from supply base, including through customs to final destination point utilizing logistics network, support tools, and makes recommendations to facilitate optimization.
• Responsible for managing optimal freight routing and facilitating developing the processes and tools necessary to meet production, engineering, finance, and supply chain objectives. 
• This role has full accountability and oversight responsibility for all logistics movements inbound and outbound for the Long Beach, CA site, leveraging potential synergies to optimize the timely, cost-efficient delivery of goods to internal and external customers.
• Analyze logistics data and metrics to identify areas for process optimization and cost reduction.
• Receiving: Unloading trucks, verifying items against records, inspection condition, and reporting damages or discrepancies.
• Transact all inbound purchase orders into MES ensuring accuracy of entry, including count and trace attribute
• Process Government Furnished Materials per FAR Part 45 standards ensuring safe, secure receipt, stowage and control of of government and customer owned products
• Storing: Sorting, labeling, and storing items in designated areas.
• Deliveries: Utilize company vehicles to make deliveries and pick up materials from local suppliers 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent diploma
• Possess and maintain clean driving record
• 3+ years of global logistics operations, with a focus on both domestic and international supply chains.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Dangerous goods shipping and handling experience with DOT 49 CFR, IATA and IMDG regulations
• Import and export experience with compliance with ITAR and C-TPAT regulations
• Import/Export regulatory functions experience, including HTS, Schedule B knowledge, Incoterms, ISF filing process, DSP-5, DSP-73, ATA Carnet
• Experience working with NVOs, ocean carriers, drayage companies, freight forwarders, and customs house brokerage firms.
• Experience in managing projects, products, and developing global logistics solutions across the various logistics service modes of Air, Ground (FTL, LTL), Ocean (FCL, LCL), Multimodal, Intermodal, and others
• Experience in driving the organization's logistics strategy, procurement, carrier selection, and service(s) to align with business strategy.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems
• Thorough understanding of budgeting, cost allocations, and development of processes to drive success in dynamic logistics models
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Experience operating forklifts, Stand-Up Reach, pallet jack and all associated dock equipment
• Familiar with FAR Part 45 and handling of Government Furnished Materials

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range: 

• L0: Logistics Coordinator I: $21.78 / $26.59 / $31.35 
• L1: Logistics Coordinator II: $24.95 / $30.43 / $35.91
• L2: Senior Logistics Coordinator: $34.13 / $41.63 / $49.13