Head of Logistics and Transport
About the role
The Head of Logistics and Transport at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end logistics and transportation operations that support aircraft manufacturing and delivery.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement global and local logistics and transportation strategies aligned with the plant production, delivery schedules, and the central transport team.
Optimize inbound and outbound logistics flows for raw materials, aircraft components, and assemblies to the production stations and customers.
Ensure cost efficiency while maintaining reliability and safety.
Oversee multimodal transportation including air, sea, road, and specialized aircraft transport.
Carefully coordinate movement of large aircraft parts (A350 section 15 panels, spars, FLS).
Manage transport networks between Airbus Aerosystems Kinston and Airbus manufacturing sites.
Work closely with procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components.
Ensure logistics processes support production lines such as those for the Airbus A320, Airbus A350, and Airbus A380.
Lead large international logistics teams across multiple sites.
Manage logistics managers, transport planners, and warehouse teams.
Build capabilities in supply chain planning and digital logistics coordinating and panning with 5+ suppliers that are not connected to Airbus Systems.
Digitize the logistic flows of the plant to provide an accurate and real-time visibility of all Logistics flows.
Maintain logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost per shipment, and inventory levels.
Identify efficiency improvements and reduce transportation, scrap, and consumption costs.
Ensure compliance with aviation, customs, and international regulations.
Manage logistics risk including delays, disruptions, and capacity shortages.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in either Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or Business Administration.
15+ years in logistics, supply chain, or transport management.
Proven leadership experience managing large global teams.
Experience in aerospace, automotive, or complex manufacturing environments.
Strategic logistics planning.
Global supply chain management.
Transport network optimization.
Stakeholder management.
Budget and cost control.
Digital logistics tools (ERP, SAP, supply chain analytics).
Qualifications
Master’s degree in the field listed above.
Experience in Airbus Operating System.
Spanish/French/German speaking.
Technical platforms: SAP / ERP supply chain modules, Transport Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Data analytics and forecasting platforms.
Skills
Influence / Negotiation level.
Authorised to work in the US.
Benefits
Competitive pay.
Incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes.
Retail Savings Plan.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a paid parental leave program.
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”), and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.
Pay
Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).
Schedule
Onsite: 100%
Physical Requirements
Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
Daily Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.