Logistics Manager
8 months ago
Employment Information
Position Summary
The Logistics Manager will be responsible for improving and maintaining all aspects of our logistical operations, including the management of purchasing, inventory, shipping and receiving. The role is critical for the support of material readiness, inventory and accountability of all corporate materials, aviation parts, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), tools and commercial products as well as providing pricing and procurement solutions including customs and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) import and export compliance.
Business Unit Overview
Metrea Special Aerospace (MSA) provides a full range of aerospace solutions from integrated C4ISR operational services and tailored aviation services to advanced tactical helicopter training. MSA is a leader in commercial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) with superior platforms and a constantly evolving set of capabilities across all levels of services. We also offer custom, discreet, convenient, and reliable options to meet our partners’ mission needs in the air and on the ground and expert instructors well-versed in special mission aviation tasks and integrated air-ground-maritime planning and execution.
MSA designs, prototypes, engineers, and tests commercial, military, and government special mission applications for our US government and international defense customers, OEM partners, and private aircraft owners. We have recovered, serviced, and delivered aircraft globally throughout North, Central, and South America, as well as Europe, Asia, Africa, and along the Pacific Rim. Our integrated solutions are the product of our deep stack of aviation capabilities and related design, acquisition, engineering, training, operations, and evaluation services offered to our customers in either integrated packages or as standalone services. Our organizational culture prioritizes safety, innovation, quality, and efficiency with responsive and flexible support.
Metrea Enterprise Overview
Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across a spectrum of domains including Air, Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Simulation. Metrea Management provides central services to 12 global business units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.
Essential Functions and Competency Statements
- Improve and implement logistics strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Support the management and disposition of Government Furnished Equipment.
- Manage the Import and Export process to maintain compliance and ensure rapid delivery of all items (spares and commercial) via DoD and commercial freight or express methods.
- Develop shipping pipelines to aid in the import and export of goods to austere locations.
- Manage and update administrative filing systems and databases for Import and Export shipments to maintain compliance records.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key partners, including carriers, suppliers, and customers.
- Monitor vendor performance and maintain the approved suppliers list.
- Review and approve purchase orders to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborate with other departments such as finance and operations, to ensure procurement activities align with overall business objectives.
- Support the development of proposals.
- Manage inventory control and asset management procedures.
- Develop solutions to resolve difficult or complicated problems.
- Provide reports and data analysis to leadership.
- Develop solutions to resolve difficult or complicated problems.
- High level of learning, strategic thinking, team building, conflict resolution and time management.
- Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and in a written format, for briefing and presentation delivery to employees, management, and customers.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Supervisory Responsibility
This role has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This role operates in a diverse environment that includes an office setting using standard office equipment, a warehouse setting with various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat and humidity, as well as outdoors with potential adverse weather conditions and high noise levels. During deployment, employees will be living under field conditions and must be able to work with little supervision in austere or arduous environments. Work environment varies widely based on geographic location of contract operations.
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities will be required.
Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time / Hybrid position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shift may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
This is a full-time / Hybrid position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shift may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
Facility Location
7200 NW 63rd St. Bethany, Oklahoma / Hybrid
Travel
Travel requirements are up to %10.
Required Education, Experience and Certificates
Education:
- Associate degree
- 5 years’ work experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
Experience:
- 5+ years of purchasing, inventory, and supply management.
Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver’s License
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Education, Experience and Certificates
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: 5+ years of Aviation purchasing, inventory and supply management.
- Forklift Operator’s Certificate
- Hazardous Material Shipping Certificate
- Experience with Veryon/Flight Docs or similar platform.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance.
- Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.
Work Authorization
- Employee must be able to work legally in the US.
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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