Head of Transport Americas

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Job Description:

Job Summary: 

Are you ready to take on a mission-critical role? We are looking for an experienced leader to take full ownership of our transport and customs operations for the Americas, with a primary focus on leading a large-scale business transformation. In this high-visibility role, you will be the single point of accountability for our aerospace spares logistics, from strategic provider partnerships to complex customs compliance.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Develop People: Lead and mentor our dynamic teams in Dulles, VA, and Miami fostering a culture of continuous improvement and individual and team growth. 15%

• Command Operations: Steer all global Transport & Customs service providers on an operational, tactical and strategic level to ensure highest performance standards.  25%

• Own Compliance: Drive the evolution of our newly reworked customs operations governance and ensure flawless execution in full compliance with relevant regulations in a fast changing environment. 20%

• Innovate & Improve: Lead continuous improvements of our global Air-, Sea- and Roadfreight products and continuously enhance our Transport and Customs processes, making them even more efficient. 15%

• Transform Spearhead the regional deployment of our global 4PL operating model and new Transport Management System (TMS) and contribute to our global Logistics Transformation Program 10%

• Ensure Strong Partnerships: Develop partnerships with our external Service Providers to drive long-term success and collaborate with global stakeholders within the Satair and Airbus corporate organization at all levels. 10%

Additional Responsibilities: 

 Other duties as assigned:       5%

• Represent Global Head of Transport & Customs Operations in regional management meetings, projects and initiatives.

Qualified Experience and Training:  

Education:

Required

• Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent qualifications backed by several years of relevant work experience

Experience:

Required

• Minimum 10 years experience in similar position within Freight Forwarding, Aerospace or Manufacturing industry

• Proven leadership experience in an international environment

Licensure/Certifications:

Preferred

• CPL (Certified Logistics Professional)

• CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics)

Travel Required: 

• 10 % Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Eligible for employment in the USA, either through Citizenship or Green Card Holder status.

Clearance:

• Not applicable

Qualified Skills: 

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Several years of leadership experience in an international environment

• Proven track record and deep expertise in Transport, Customs operations and logistics in general

• strong working experience with supply chains or global logistics networks

• Strong affinity for data