Director of Logistics

The Logistics Director is responsible for developing, overseeing, and sustaining an effective logistics and supply chain program that ensures the uninterrupted availability of materials, tools, and equipment required to support flight operations.

What you will be responsible for:  

• Ensure that new programs are timely and effectively implemented in accordance with budgetary objectives and all contractual requirements.
• Maintain and foster highly responsive coordination and communication activities and initiatives among top logistics/supply chain management staff of each assigned military and/or Department of Defense customer organization.
• Provide direct leadership of staff carrying out on-site tasks required to satisfy contractual requirements and cost targets of certain Department of Defense support programs.
• Manage resources of all assigned programs effectively and efficiently to ensure business unit profit goals are achieved.
• Assist in preparing routine correspondence (i.e., letters, memos and route sheets), spreadsheets, Gantt charts, presentations and meeting minutes.
• Coordinate program activity with the Directors of other programs to ensure that common resources and skills are leveraged across all programs whenever feasible.
• Provide inventory acquisition, forecasting, and disbursement advice to management.
• Provide Department of Defense-specific inputs for the development, implementation, and execution of the overall business plan.
• Work with the leadership of other business units and programs to support customers and programs whenever and wherever needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:  

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) from four-year college or university.
• Minimum ten (10) years logistics management experience of which five (5) must be specialized in the aerospace/aviation industry.
• Leadership experience in Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) programs and closed-loop supply chains supporting aircraft operations.
• Proficiency with CAMP (or equivalent) for predictive maintenance / parts planning; and working knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 frameworks for logistics processes.
• Proficient in the Microsoft O365 Suite
• In order to access Fort Rucker, US citizenship is required.
   

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly