Logistics Manager - PPF, AMZ Leo Global Logistics

Key job responsibilities

• Manage daily site logistics including receiving, shipping, dock scheduling, yard coordination, and material movement across facilities.
• Oversee shipment scheduling, site access coordination, and compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate receiving, inspection, and system entry of all hardware and materials; maintain alignment between physical inventory and system records.
• Manage storage and staging of hardware to optimize space utilization and minimize operational disruption.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and material traceability through disciplined goods movement, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
• Identify and resolve operational risks, bottlenecks, and discrepancies affecting material availability or production flow.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, supply chain, security, and facilities teams to drive material readiness.
• Develop and execute tactical solutions to address schedule pressures, optimize throughput, and support program milestones.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to standardize logistics workflows and scale best practices across the network.
• Hire, develop, and mentor logistics associates and leads; foster operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Perform root cause analysis on operational issues; develop corrective action plans and track improvements.
• Develop and monitor key logistics metrics; translate analysis into actionable recommendations.
• Lead collaborative planning and forecasting with internal stakeholders, trade compliance, and suppliers.
• Support additional duties as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Work flexible shifts including night shifts/weekends
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse, inventory, or production operations within aerospace, manufacturing, or high-tech industries.
• 2+ years of people management experience.
• Proficiency with inventory/warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP/WMS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional coordination between logistics, production, quality, and program stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, domestically and internationally.
• Eligible to access secure government or military facilities.
• Experience developing and managing SOPs, work instructions, or logistics playbooks for repeatable operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA, EWM, Business Warehouse, or equivalent ERP modules) and understanding of system architecture as it relates to inventory and logistics workflows.
• Experience supporting launch, integration, or aerospace production operations.
• Familiarity with MES, warehouse management systems (WMS), and yard management software.
• Proven record of improving material accuracy, traceability, and logistics performance in complex, high-mix environments.
• Experience coordinating kitting cadences and aligning material flow with production schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Leverage of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification or equivalent practical experience.