Supply Chain and Logistics Program Manager

About the role

This role serves as the primary supply chain liaison between file leadership and the Supply Chain and Logistics capability area and capability leaders. Key responsibilities include aligning logistics, procurement, and inventory strategies with operational priorities of the files, overseeing end-to-end inbound and outbound global logistics, ensuring compliance and accuracy of logistics documentation, designing and managing site and remote storage solutions, partnering with Global Inventory & Distribution to maintain inventory accuracy, optimizing stock positioning, and ensuring material availability. Additionally, the role involves coordinating sourcing of parts and materials with Global Procurement, supporting aircraft fleet and program execution, coordinating scheduling and staffing of down range material handlers, identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, driving communication and alignment across Supply Chain and Logistics capabilities, monitoring and improving supply chain performance, and acting as a change and integration partner during organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supply chain liaison between file leadership and the Supply Chain and Logistics capability area and capability leaders
• Align logistics, procurement, and inventory strategies with operational priorities of the files
• Oversee end-to-end inbound and outbound global logistics, including transportation planning, carrier coordination, and routing across international and domestic networks
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of all logistics documentation, including export/import, customs, and regulatory requirements
• Design and manage site and remote storage solutions, including warehousing, field stocking locations, and forward-deployed inventory strategies to support distributed operations
• Partner with Global Inventory & Distribution to maintain inventory accuracy, optimize stock positioning, and ensure material availability across sites and regions supporting operations and maintenance activities
• Coordinate sourcing of parts and materials with Global Procurement to meet program timelines, fleet requirements, and operational demands
• Support aircraft fleet and program execution by ensuring material readiness for maintenance events, deployments, and mission-critical operations
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing of down range material handlers at operating sites
• Assure rotation capacity and redundancy to support mission readiness
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including shortages, lead time variability, transportation disruptions, and customs delays to enable mission readiness and reduce Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events
• Drive communication and alignment across the Supply Chain and Logistics capabilities: Logistics & Customs, Procurement, and Inventory & Distribution
• Monitor and improve supply chain performance, including KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, logistics cost, and cycle time
• Act as a change and integration partner during organizational growth, ensuring scalable, standardized logistics and supply chain processes across regions

Requirements

Background in defense, aerospace, or complex global operations, ideally with exposure to aviation logistics or fleet support environments. Strong understanding of global logistics, customs compliance, and international trade regulations (experience with FAA, EASA, CASA environments is a plus). Experience in inventory management, warehousing, and distribution strategy, import/export/customs, including remote or forward-deployed operations. Proven ability to coordinate sourcing and material readiness in partnership with procurement and operations teams. Demonstrated success operating as a cross-functional business partner, influencing stakeholders across file leadership, supply chain and logistics, and group leaders. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate program needs into supply chain execution. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, safety-critical, and globally distributed environment. A practical, hands-on mindset with ability to balance strategic alignment with operational execution. High integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Qualifications

Our qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) are preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Experience in aviation logistics or fleet support environments is highly desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, and other relevant software tools is required. Knowledge of ITAR/EAR regulations is beneficial.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and project management skills. Familiarity with ERP systems and logistics software. Experience with SAP, Oracle, or similar systems is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Dental and vision coverage
• 6% employer 401(k) match
• Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
• Generous PTO
• Life and disability insurance
• Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
• AD&D Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time, exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Work Location

Tampa, FL

Work Environment

Office setting. 20% travel, domestic and international.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company 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.