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Salary: USD 52,300 - 65,400 / annual
Archer is a Silicon Valley-based aerospace company designing and manufacturing all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for advanced air mobility. The company is building an end-to-end platform delivering air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems, and AI-powered aviation solutions for commercial aerospace and defense customers.
As Senior Logistics Specialist, you will lead the execution and continuous improvement of Archer's internal logistics and transportation operations across multiple sites. Operating with significant autonomy, you will own higher-complexity, cross-site logistics activity and select strategic projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective movement of materials, tooling, and finished goods as the company scales.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own end-to-end logistics operations across multiple Archer sites and suppliers, including transportation planning, scheduling, and execution for complex and time-critical moves
- Lead carrier relationship management and rate/contract negotiations across LTL, FTL, parcel, and specialty transport modes, driving performance, compliance, and cost efficiency
- Serve as primary escalation point for complex material and tooling movement issues supporting production, test, and R&D operations
- Lead cross-functional logistics projects including new carrier onboarding, route optimization, network redesign, and facility/equipment moves from scope through implementation
- Own logistics KPI reporting and analytics (on-time delivery, 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; 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; present recommendations to leadership
Requirements:
- 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 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
