Senior Logistics Specialist

Senior Logistics Specialist

About the Company

Robinson Unmanned (formerly Ascent AeroSystems) is one of the most exciting companies in the unmanned aerial system (UAS) industry, and our unique coaxial platforms provide the reliable and efficient foundation necessary to operate drones at scale. Robinson Unmanned designs and manufactures rugged “coaxial” UAS for the industrial, public safety and defense markets. Robinson Unmanned supports frontline soldiers, first responders, and industrial professionals with the rugged and versatile unmanned aerial systems they need to complete critical missions when it matters most. Robinson Unmanned is founded on core principles of an innovative, determined, fearless, curious, and committed culture that fosters invention, problem solving and teamwork. Robinson Unmanned offers the ability to work at the leading edge of aerospace technology while benefitting from the experience and resources of one of the most respected names in aviation.

Inventory and receiving

• Receive material in the ERP with accurate part number, quantity, revision, location, and serial/lot data
• Check incoming shipments against POs, packing slips, and documentation requirements
• Verify and retain Certificates of Conformance, material certs, and inspection reports
• Maintain serial, lot, revision, and shelf-life traceability throughout the material lifecycle
• Run cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Segregate nonconforming or suspect material and coordinate disposition with Quality

Inbound and outbound logistics

• Prepare customer shipments with correct configuration, packaging, labeling, and documentation
• Coordinate hazardous materials and dangerous goods shipments, including lithium batteries
• Plan advance shipments for demonstrations, flight testing, and field operations where batteries or regulated material can't travel with the team
• Manage material transfers between our Wilmington, MA and Torrance, CA facilities, with the supporting ERP transactions
• Maintain shipment tracking and records
• Partner with finance on shipping cost transparency
• Build partnership with 3PLs and shipping companies

Process and scale

• Write and maintain standard work for receiving, inventory, shipping, labeling, hazmat, and document retention
• Improve ERP inventory accuracy and location discipline as transaction volume grows
• Maintain records in a manner that supports internal audits, customer audits, and quality-system requirements
• Flag documentation gaps, shortages, and capacity constraints early

What We're Looking For

Required

• 4 years in materials, inventory control, logistics, shipping/receiving, or production control
• Experience in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Strongest preference for UAS, aerospace, and defense; we will also consider aviation, electronics, or another controlled manufacturing industry with equivalent documentation and traceability discipline
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience with inventory transactions
• Working knowledge of material traceability and documentation requirements
• Comfortable handling material directly while owning the paperwork and system transactions behind it
• U.S. Person status

Strongly Preferred

• AS9100 quality-system experience, including the documentation and record-retention discipline that comes with it (ISO 9001 also considered)
• Certificates of Conformance — reviewing, verifying, and retaining CoCs, material certifications, and supplier documentation; incoming inspection and nonconforming material processes
• Dangerous goods / hazardous materials, including lithium battery shipping and DOT and/or IATA certification. If your certification has lapsed but the experience is there, we'll train and recertify
• ITAR / export control familiarity — handling export-controlled hardware, technical data, and shipment documentation
• Experience writing procedures or standard work in an operation moving from manual to documented