Senior Manager Logistics & Export Compliance

MTU Aero Engines AG; Delta; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aviation technology is seeking a Senior Manager of Logistics & Export Compliance. This role involves overseeing the Logistics Department, ensuring compliance with export regulations, and managing departmental goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with extensive experience in logistics management, particularly in aviation. Comprehensive benefits and relocation packages are available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Relocation package

Comprehensive benefits from day one

100% company pension match

Extended medical and dental coverage

Disability insurance

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Life insurance

Vision care and Rx Safety Vision Program

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of logistics management experience, preferably in operations.
• Experience in aviation and managing unionized employees is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate activities of the Logistics Centre to achieve departmental goals.
• Ensure audit compliance with aviation and MTU standards.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Adaptability

Education

University degree in Logistics

University degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Manager Logistics & Export Compliance

Code - MMLL / 23283

We shape the future of aviation—one in three planes flies with MTU technology. We work hard to keep growing—not just for tomorrow or next week, but for generations to come. Join us to shape your career and the future of aviation.

The Senior Manager of Logistics and Export Compliance holds overall material management responsibility for MTU Maintenance Canada. This role involves coordinating and overseeing the Logistics Department, ensuring optimal interaction between all logistical functions and other departments. Key duties include monitoring the quality, quantity, cost, and efficiency of goods movement and storage. Additionally, the Senior Manager manages employees within the Logistics & Stores department, providing expertise to support departmental and company goals, and recommending and implementing process improvements.

This role is responsible for export regulations and compliance processes related to military contracts (controlled goods, export licenses for material and data during operation and bidding phases), as well as adhering to Canadian, U.S., and EU export and compliance laws (e.g., sanctions, tariff classification, customs, ITAR, CCL, EAR controlled goods).

To be a successful candidate, an applicant should be:

General duties:

• Manage and coordinate activities of the Logistics Centre to achieve departmental goals.
• Align MTU-C Logistics activities with business strategies to improve overall performance.
• Standardize logistical and procedural standards across all parts.
• Maintain the department's budget.
• Set, monitor, and report KPIs to the CEO; align KPIs with corporate and division goals.
• Ensure audit compliance with aviation and MTU standards.
• Collaborate with other managers to streamline logistics efforts internally and externally.
• Coordinate training for department employees to ensure proficiency and adherence to Canadian Ministry of Transport Airworthiness Standards.

Operational duties:

• Supervise and direct employees, especially unionized staff, to meet goals and customer expectations.
• Ensure personnel have necessary resources.
• Support the Materials Procurement Cycle to meet schedules through effective leadership.
• Coordinate receiving, shipping, and marshalling activities to support production and customer requirements.
• Optimize resource utilization across process teams.
• Respond to turn-time risks with full transparency of all customer engines and modules.

Strategic duties:

• Lead process improvement initiatives.
• Foster team building through clear roles and responsibilities.
• Manage work stoppages to minimize production impact.
• Establish operational and strategic relationships with MTU global units for optimal results.

Requirements:

• University degree in Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 6 years of logistics management experience, preferably in operations.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work under stress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker, adaptable to change.
• Experience in aviation and managing unionized employees is highly preferred.

Your journey starts with one of these teams:

• Relocation package available for eligible candidates.
• Comprehensive benefits from day one.
• 100% company pension match.
• Extended medical and dental coverage.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Life insurance.
• Vision care and Rx Safety Vision Program.
• Free on-site parking.

Visit our website to learn more. After applying, hiring managers will review your application for potential next steps, including an on-site discussion about your career opportunities.

MTU Maintenance Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.