Job Description
Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
The Logistics Coordinator for Ukraine operations is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the movement, storage, and accountability of equipment and supplies in support of operational and demonstration activities. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, vendors, freight forwarders, and local partners to ensure timely and secure logistical support in a complex international environment.
Required qualifications
- International Logistics Expertise – Proven experience managing inbound and outbound shipments, including customs clearance, permits, and international freight coordination.
- Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with ITAR, EUML, DG shipping, and local customs processes; ability to manage End User Certificates, Export Licenses, and Carnets.
- Inventory & Asset Management – Skilled in tracking, documenting, and maintaining accountability of equipment across multiple storage sites and forward operating locations.
- Operational Field Support – Experience supporting mobilization/demobilization of field operations or demonstrations in challenging environments.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination – Strong ability to liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, local transportation providers, and security partners.
- Documentation & Reporting – Proficient in maintaining shipment trackers, delivery logs, customs records, and generating after-action reports.
- Technical Proficiency – Competence with Microsoft Excel, shipment tracking tools, and logistics systems.
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Ability to operate independently in high-tempo, ambiguous, and international environments.
- Communication Skills – Clear, professional communication across HQ, local partners, and cross-functional teams; ability to provide timely updates.
- Regional Experience – Ukrainian language skills and/or prior experience operating in Eastern Europe strongly preferred.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in international logistics or military logistics support roles.
- Familiarity with shipping dangerous goods, ITAR-controlled items, and temporary imports.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation.
- Ability to work independently in a high-tempo and ambiguous environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, shipment tracking tools, and logistics documentation.
- Ukrainian language skills or experience operating in Eastern Europe is preferred.
Our international team members are employed through our Employer of Record (EOR) and receive a comprehensive international benefits package on top of base salary. For full details on compensation and benefits, please consult your talent acquisition partner.
Requirements
Required qualifications
- International Logistics Expertise – Proven experience managing inbound and outbound shipments, including customs clearance, permits, and international freight coordination.
- Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge – Familiarity with ITAR, EUML, DG shipping, and local customs processes; ability to manage End User Certificates, Export Licenses, and Carnets.
- Inventory & Asset Management – Skilled in tracking, documenting, and maintaining accountability of equipment across multiple storage sites and forward operating locations.
- Operational Field Support – Experience supporting mobilization/demobilization of field operations or demonstrations in challenging environments.
- Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination – Strong ability to liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, local transportation providers, and security partners.
- Documentation & Reporting – Proficient in maintaining shipment trackers, delivery logs, customs records, and generating after-action reports.
- Technical Proficiency – Competence with Microsoft Excel, shipment tracking tools, and logistics systems.
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Ability to operate independently in high-tempo, ambiguous, and international environments.
- Communication Skills – Clear, professional communication across HQ, local partners, and cross-functional teams; ability to provide timely updates.
- Regional Experience – Ukrainian language skills and/or prior experience operating in Eastern Europe strongly preferred.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in international logistics or military logistics support roles.
- Familiarity with shipping dangerous goods, ITAR-controlled items, and temporary imports.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation.
- Ability to work independently in a high-tempo and ambiguous environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, shipment tracking tools, and logistics documentation.
- Ukrainian language skills or experience operating in Eastern Europe is preferred.
About the job
- Posted on
- Oct 24, 2025
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- KyivOn-site
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