Logistics Coordinator II

About the role

Vast is looking for a Logistics Coordinator to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. This is a hands-on role with a ground-floor opportunity to be deeply embedded in day-to-day operations, working alongside teams to keep hardware, materials, and information moving. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located in Long Beach.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments of aerospace parts, assemblies, tooling, equipment, and marketing materials.
• Schedule domestic and international freight with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.
• Physically package, palletize, label, and prepare shipments for various methods of transportation.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, export declarations, and certificates of origin.
• Ensure shipments comply with ITAR, EAR, DOT, IATA, and other applicable regulations.
• Track shipments and communicate delivery status while resolving transportation issues as they arise.
• Support manufacturing schedules by ensuring materials are received and delivered on time.
• Partner with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Engineering, and other internal teams to coordinate material movement and support customer delivery requirements.
• Perform hands-on receiving activities, including physically verifying incoming materials against purchase orders and packing documentation.
• Process inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Epicor).
• Utilize company vehicle to make deliveries and pick up materials from local suppliers.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of logistics, shipping/receiving, or supply chain experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of domestic and international shipping procedures.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted.
• Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time.
• Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Hazardous materials shipping certification (49 CFR, IATA, IMDG).
• Experience with aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Import/Export experience with ITAR regulations.
• Import/Export regulatory functions experience, including HTS, Schedule B knowledge, Incoterms.
• Experience working with NVOs, ocean carriers, drayage companies, freight forwarders, and customs house brokerage firms.
• Experience using barcode scanners, warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory control software.
• Experience operating forklifts, Stand-Up Reach, pallet jack, and all associated dock equipment.

Pay

California: $21—$33 USD

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off: up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff, with the ability to cash out unused vacation annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Company equity.
• ClassPass credits.
• Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
• Other discounts and perks.
• Exceptional food perks: free snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals; subsidized lunch.

U.S. export control compliance: The person hired must be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing.