{"id":1045799,"url":"https://alion.io/job/archer-aviation-sr-logistics-specialist","title":"Sr. Logistics Specialist","company":{"id":6898,"name":"Archer Aviation","domain":"archer.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/archer","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Greenhouse","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":73,"open_postings":10,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.9,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":99,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["San Jose, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":52300,"max":65400,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":65400},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-18T20:30:21Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-18","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T14:04:52Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":5,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":5},"description":"Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform that delivers air taxis, unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), aviation-related physical artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions, and other technologies to customers worldwide across the commercial aerospace and defense sectors.\nOur sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nArcher is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.\nOur sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.\nAbout the Role:\nArcher is seeking an experienced, highly organized Sr. Logistics Specialist to lead the execution and continuous improvement of our internal logistics and transportation operations. This role owns higher-complexity, cross-site logistics activity and select strategic projects, ensuring the timely and cost-effective movement of materials, tooling, and finished goods across Archer’s facilities and suppliers as the company scales.\nAs a senior member of the Supply Chain Operations team, you will operate with significant autonomy - independently managing complex transportation activity, serving as the primary point of escalation for carrier and shipment issues, leading process-improvement and network projects, and mentoring Logistics Specialists and Coordinators. This position requires strong operational discipline, carrier negotiation skills, and the judgment to balance tactical execution with longer-term process and infrastructure improvement in a fast-paced environment.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nOwn end-to-end logistics operations across multiple Archer sites and suppliers, including transportation planning, scheduling, and execution for higher-complexity and time-critical moves\nLead carrier relationship management and rate/contract negotiations (LTL, FTL, parcel, and specialty transport), driving performance, compliance, and cost efficiency\nServe as the primary escalation point for complex material and tooling movement issues supporting production, test, and R&D operations\nLead cross-functional logistics projects - new carrier onboarding, route optimization, network redesign, and facility/equipment moves - from scope through implementation\nOwn logistics KPI reporting and analytics (OTD, cost per move, service quality), identify trends, and drive corrective action plans\nMentor and provide day-to-day guidance to Logistics Specialists and Coordinators, reviewing work and building team capability\nPartner with Warehousing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance leadership to align logistics strategy with production and program milestones\nEnsure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and internal safety requirements across all logistics movements, and lead periodic audits of logistics processes\nOwn and continuously update Archer’s internal logistics playbook, standard operating procedures, and training materials\nSupport cross-functional initiatives to improve visibility, reduce cost, and mitigate transportation risk, and present recommendations to leadership\nWhat You Need:\n5+ years of experience in transportation management, logistics operations, or supply chain execution, including experience supporting multi-site or higher-complexity logistics\nProven track record independently managing carrier and third-party logistics (3PL) relationships across multiple transportation modes, including rate and contract negotiation\nStrong knowledge of domestic freight (LTL/FTL, parcel, flatbed, and specialty transport), including regulatory requirements\nDemonstrated experience leading logistics process-improvement or network projects from concept through implementation\nExperience mentoring, training, or informally leading other logistics team members\nExcellent communication, planning, and vendor management skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to leadership\nAdvanced ability to analyze transportation performance data and drive data-driven process improvements\nComfortable operating with significant autonomy in a dynamic, fast-growing manufacturing and R&D environment\nBonus Qualifications:\nExperience supporting aerospace, automotive, or advanced manufacturing logistics operations\nFamiliarity with DOT/PHMSA hazardous materials transport requirements\nHands-on experience administering ERP or TMS systems for logistics execution and reporting\nEnd-to-end experience managing project-based logistics (facility moves, equipment relocations, special builds)\nExperience owning or contributing to a logistics budget or cost center\nPassion for Archer’s mission to revolutionize urban air mobility\nPlease note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.\nAt Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $52,300 - $65,400. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nArcher is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at . Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.\nInformation collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy.\nCertain positions may be eligible for visa sponsorship.\nArcher is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\nArcher Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to . 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