Senior Logistics Specialist

Leonardo DRS, Inc. • Germantown, MD

53d • $83,552 - $108,618 • Onsite

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is hiring a Senior Logistics Specialist in Germantown, Maryland. This full-time, on-site position supports domestic and international logistics operations for inbound and outbound shipments in an Aerospace & Defense manufacturing environment. The role coordinates freight activity, transportation execution, customs documentation, and trade-compliance support while ensuring shipments follow company procedures and applicable regulations.

The specialist works with Production Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Receiving, Warehouse, and external freight providers to move materials on time, compliantly, and cost-effectively. The position also supports international shipping documentation and trade-compliance processes, including shipments subject to ITAR/EAR controls. U.S. citizenship is required. The position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after employment begins.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of logistics, transportation, freight, or supply chain experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing freight operations across multiple transportation modes.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international shipments.
• Strong working knowledge of customs documentation and shipping paperwork requirements.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR requirements and trade-compliance-sensitive shipping environments.
• Experience working with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and parcel/LTL providers.
• Strong understanding of shipping execution, routing, freight terms, claims, and transportation issue resolution.
• Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• May require an active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an Aerospace & Defense environment.
• Experience supporting import/export activity for controlled or regulated products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound domestic and international shipments.
• Schedule and route shipments using economical and efficient transportation methods while meeting delivery dates.
• Manage parcel, LTL, FTL, air, expedited, and international freight activity.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and internal stakeholders to execute shipments and resolve issues.
• Track and trace cargo and proactively address delays, misroutes, or service failures.
• Support urgent, high-priority, and expedited material movements.
• Analyze carrier performance, freight costs, and service levels and recommend improvements.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate documentation for domestic and international shipments.
• Support creation and validation of commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, export and import documents, and other customs paperwork.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to facilitate import/export activity.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete to reduce delays, penalties, and customs holds.
• Assist with duty allocation, freight invoice validation, claims processing, and customs-related shipment issues.
• Support logistics execution in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and import/export compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with trade compliance, shipping, program, and supply chain teams regarding licensing, classification, destination, and documentation requirements.
• Escalate potential compliance concerns involving export-controlled material, restricted destinations, or documentation discrepancies.
• Partner with warehouse, receiving, procurement, planners, buyers, and production teams to support material flow and on-time delivery.
• Support freight payment review, invoice validation, claims management, and transportation reporting.
• Help improve shipping procedures, freight processes, and logistics controls to reduce cost and improve service.
• Monitor logistics performance metrics and support root-cause analysis of delivery issues, excess freight cost, and process failures.
• Maintain accurate logistics data in ERP and shipping systems.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and company contribution to a health savings account.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Parental leave benefits and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development support and career-growth programs.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• Telemedicine.
• Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program.
• Community service hours.
• Annual performance-based bonuses may be available.
• Equity awards may be available.
• Overtime pay for non-exempt employees, as applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior