Logistics Coordinator

About Us Harmattan AI is a next-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission-critical systems to allied forces. Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected. About the Role The Logistics Officer owns the daily inbound and outbound logistics function across Harmattan AI’s two French sites — the Wissous production facility and the Paris engineering office. Reporting to the Logistics & Warehouse Lead, the role operates with significant autonomy: independently managing freight flows, customs compliance, dangerous goods, and international trade requirements without requiring hand-holding on routine decisions. This is not a pure execution role. The Logistics Officer brings senior operational experience and the judgement to run the function independently day-to-day — escalating where needed, but owning the full logistics picture between escalations. The right candidate has seen enough complexity — military goods, DG shipments, ITAR — to handle it confidently and knows when something requires attention from the Lead. Responsibilities Inbound Logistics Own inbound freight flows for both sites — booking, tracking, customs clearance, and goods receipt for components, materials, and equipment Proactively manage supplier and forwarder relationships to resolve delays and protect the Wissous production schedule Process import documentation, verify HS/CN classification, and coordinate with customs brokers to ensure clean clearance Escalate supply disruptions and compliance flags to the Logistics & Warehouse Lead with structured context and a proposed resolution Outbound Logistics Manage outbound shipments to customers, integrators, programme offices, demonstrations, and trade events — from booking through to proof of delivery Prepare complete export documentation — commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, export declarations, and end-user certificates Manage temporary export regimes and ATA carnets for demonstration and event shipments, including tracking and timely return Independently assess ITAR, EAR, and EU/French dual-use export control requirements for each outbound shipment — applying the correct treatment and flagging licence requirements before despatch Dangerous Goods Independently classify, prepare, and document dangerous goods shipments under ADR, IATA DGR, and IMDG — lithium batteries (UN 3480/3481), propellants, and other regulated materials Ensure packaging, labelling, marking, and documentation are correct on every DG movement without requiring supervision Monitor freight partner compliance with DG handling standards