Logistician

About the role

The Logistician supports the accurate, timely, and compliant movement of materials, components, tooling, equipment, and finished goods throughout Skyeton’s U.S. operations. This position coordinates receiving, inventory control, material staging and kitting, shipping, transportation, and logistics records to ensure production and program requirements are met.

Working closely with Supply Chain, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Program teams, the Logistician maintains inventory and shipment visibility, resolves material-flow issues, and ensures domestic and international logistics activities comply with company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable export-control and transportation regulations.

What you'll do

· Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of raw materials, components, tooling, equipment, repair items, and finished products

· Prepare and verify shipping documentation, packing lists, bills of lading, commercial invoices, certificates, labels, and other required records

· Schedule carriers and freight services, track shipments, communicate status, and resolve delays, damage, shortages, or delivery discrepancies

· Support domestic and international shipments in coordination with authorized trade-compliance personnel, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers

· Ensure export-controlled materials, technical data, and shipments are handled only in accordance with approved ITAR/EAR processes and authorizations

· Perform receiving activities, including verifying quantities and condition, reviewing documentation, recording receipts, and routing material for inspection or storage

· Maintain accurate inventory, location, lot, serial-number, shelf-life, and transaction records in the company ERP or inventory-management system

· Support cycle counts, physical inventories, inventory reconciliation, root-cause review, and corrective actions for variances

· Pick, stage, kit, issue, transfer, and return materials to support production orders, engineering activities, maintenance, field operations, and customer requirements

· Coordinate material priorities and shortages with Planning, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management

· Maintain traceability and segregation of conforming, nonconforming, customer-owned, government-owned, hazardous, electrostatic-sensitive, and export-controlled material

· Use proper packaging, preservation, labeling, and handling methods to prevent damage, deterioration, contamination, ESD exposure, or foreign-object debris

· Monitor inventory levels, open orders, shipment schedules, and material requirements; identify risks and escalate issues before they affect production or delivery

· Maintain organized, secure, and audit-ready logistics records in accordance with quality-system, customer, contractual, and regulatory retention requirements

· Support quality, customer, government, and internal audits by providing accurate records and objective evidence

· Follow all safety, security, access-control, hazardous-material, and material-handling requirements

· Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, packaging, transportation cost, lead time, and logistics processes

· Provide responsive logistics support for field deployments, repair and return activity, and time-sensitive program needs

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

· Associate degree in logistics, supply chain, business, operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

· 3+ years of logistics, warehouse, inventory-control, shipping and receiving, or material-coordination experience in a manufacturing or similarly complex environment

· Experience using an ERP, MRP, warehouse-management, or inventory-control system to process material transactions and maintain accurate records

· Working knowledge of receiving, inventory control, material handling, kitting, shipping documentation, freight coordination, and carrier requirements

· Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate, traceable, and audit-ready records

· Ability to interpret purchase orders, work orders, bills of material, packing lists, and shipping instructions

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams

· Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to coordinate priorities across multiple functions

· Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to schedule changes and urgent requirements

· Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify to operate company vehicles and powered material-handling equipment, as required

· Must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable ITAR/EAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, operations, or a related field

· Logistics or material-control experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, UAS, electronics, or another regulated manufacturing environment

· Experience with serialized, lot-controlled, shelf-life-controlled, customer-owned, or government-furnished property

· Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, defense-contract requirements, and audit-ready material traceability

· Knowledge of domestic and international transportation, customs documentation, hazardous-material shipping, and export-controlled logistics

· Experience supporting production planning, repair and return activity, field operations, or military programs

· APICS/ASCM, CLTD, CSCP, hazardous-material, forklift, or related logistics certification

· U.S. military logistics experience or DoD program experience

Skills & Competencies

· Inventory accuracy and disciplined transaction control

· Planning, organization, and follow-through

· Sense of urgency and responsiveness to production and program needs

· Analytical problem-solving and root-cause thinking

· Clear cross-functional communication and collaboration

· Sound judgment when handling controlled, sensitive, or high-value material

· Commitment to safety, quality, security, integrity, and accountability

· Adaptability and composure in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment

· Continuous-improvement mindset and willingness to take ownership

Benefits

· Paid Time Off (PTO)

· 401(k) plan with company match

· Medical insurance: company-paid employee coverage

· Dental and vision insurance

· Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

· Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding aerospace organization

· Opportunity to support the production and delivery of advanced unmanned aerial systems

Work Environment

· Full-time, on-site role located in Fayetteville, North Carolina

· Work is performed in office, warehouse, shipping and receiving, and manufacturing environments

· Regular movement throughout the facility and frequent interaction with production, quality, supply chain, and warehouse personnel

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb for extended periods and lift or move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation

· Ability to safely operate pallet jacks, carts, forklifts, or other material-handling equipment after required training and authorization

· Must be able to use required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and safety footwear

· May require occasional extended hours, weekend work, or domestic travel to support urgent shipments, inventory activities, field operations, or program requirements

· Ability to handle confidential and export-controlled information in accordance with company policy

Equal Opportunity Statement

Skyeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

This position is subject to U.S. export-control regulations (ITAR/EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by applicable law. A pre-employment background check, drug screen, and reference verification are required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain any clearances required by Skyeton customers and contracts.