Logistics Material & Fleet Manager (Kuwait)

GE Aerospace; Brindisi; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonuses

Pension plan with company contribution

Private medical coverage

Meal vouchers or canteen support

Wellbeing program andEmployee training

Job summary

Avio Aero is seeking a Logistics Material & Fleet Manager to oversee asset logistics, stock levels, and procurement for Kuwait deployments. You will manage receipt, storage, packaging, import/export, and shipments to meet KPIs, while coordinating with Avio Aero and Military Partners.

The role requires SCM expertise, SAP familiarity, and fluency in Italian and English, with on-site work and potential Kuwait work authorization. A strong background in logistics and cost control is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with multinational experience.
• Capable of technical reporting.
• Familiarity with SAP and other bespoke IT systems.
• Strong understanding of supply chain design and drivers.
• Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Define stock buffer requirements and review based on in-service experience.
• Maintain records and monitors of deliveries and consumptions for KPI support.
• Maintain engines, modules and LRI pool accounting.
• Coordinate replenishment with Avio Aero/Military Partners to maintain stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with export/customs/international trade controls.
• Arrange and manage transportation of materiel.
• Raise discrepancy reports and lead resolution with partners.
• Monitor preservation activities for shelf-life materiel.
• Receive and fulfil customer demands (exchange service).
• Coordinate movements of returned engine items within Avio Aero/Partners.
• Manage materiel disposal per procedures.
• Manage quarantine store and container exchanges.
• Contribute to cost accounting related to procurement.

Skills

Technical reporting

Supply chain design

Fleet management

Export/Customs knowledge

Fluent Italian and English

Education

Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Within the Military Customer Support Organization, the Logistics Material & Fleet Manager will be deployed in Kuwait, reporting to the On-Site Customer Support Manager, for a period of 3 years minimum and will be responsible for assets logistic management (receipt, storage, packaging, import/export and shipment), assets accounting, consumption and stocks monitoring, material planning with the scope to meet the needs of the contracted KPIs.

You will be responsible for satisfying Customer demands through the Availability Service and coordinate & control movements of returned assets thought Customer/Avio Aero/Military Consortium Partners

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Define stock buffer requirements and review based on in- service experience

• Maintain records / monitors of deliveries and consumptions to allow management of assets and accurate database to support monitoring of contracted KPIs (including Attributable/Non- Attributable classification)

• Maintain Engines, Modules and (Line Replaceable Item) LRI’s pool accounting

• Coordinate materiel replenishment demands with Avio Aero/Military Consortium Partner to maintain the agreed sufficiency stock levels (including preparation and submissions of Purchase Orders and Procurement Requests)

• Liaise with the responsible agencies/companies/departments to fulfill Export/Customs/International Trade Compliance obligations.

• Arrange and manage transportation of materiel

• Raise any discrepancy reports of received material and lead resolution with the supply- responsible Military Consortium Partner

• Monitor/Request preservation activities for materiel with shelf- life or repetitive checks when mandated

• Receive and fulfil Customer demands (exchange service)

• Coordinate & control movements of returned engine related items within Avio Aero/Military Consortium Partner

• Manage materiel disposal i.a.w. procedures

• Manage quarantine store

• Manage container/Special to Type Container (STC)s/frames exchange service

• Contribute to any necessary cost accounting aspects connected to the procurement of the materiel and service provided under the applicable contracts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma/eight grade education with previous solid experience in multinational/multicultural environment

• Capable of Technical Reporting

• Familiarity with bespoke IT systems & tools (SAP, etc.)

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain design & processes and key drivers for spares pool optimization

• Knowledge of Fleet Management, modelling, forecasting and reporting

• Awareness of service availability and its balance with inventory and costs

• Deep knowledge of requirements related to receipt and dispatch of hardware, transportation, packaging, export control

• Fluent written and spoken Italian and English

• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

• Eligible for Kuwait Work Visa

• Eligible for NATO Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience in Export/Customs/International Trade Compliance

• Understanding of airworthiness/flight safety regulations and compliance

• Strong skill in problem solving

• Good knowledge of military propulsion systems, aerospace service and Customer operational needs

• Understanding of Technical Logbooks for consultation and analysis of parts data

• Understanding of contract commitments and implications on KPIs.

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

• Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Proven analytical and organizational ability

Why Join Us

At Avio Aero, people power our progress. That’s why we invest in an environment where you can develop professionally, feel valued personally, and enjoy a healthy balance between work and life. As part of the CCNL Metalmeccanico framework, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Performance-related bonuses and local bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits platform with company contributions

• Employee pension plan with company contribution

• Life and accident insurance

• Private complementary medical coverage

• Sponsored canteen or meal vouchers where no canteen is available

• Global wellbeing program to support your physical, financial, social, and emotional wellbeing including Employee Assistance Program

• Recognition awards to celebrate service and achievements

• Local special agreements, discounts and special offers

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family

• Ongoing technical, leadership, and development training to help you build your career

Contract Level

CCNL metalmeccanico – level B2

Salary range for this role

42.225,00 - 63.337,50 + Performance-related bonus + PDR up to 6000 euro

Compensation will be defined within the published salary range, reflecting the candidate’s experience, developed skills, and overall alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

Join us!

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a culture of respect, where every individual is valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Join us and be part of a team where your talent, ideas, and ambition can help shape the future of flight.

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.