Logistics Manager - Expat in Saudi Arabia

Saab; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 566,037 - 754,716; Full time

Job summary

Saab is looking for an Aircraft Logistics Specialist to lead logistics operations in Saudi Arabia for the Saab 2000 AEW Special Mission Aircraft. This role involves managing logistics operations related to the ongoing support contracts and includes responsibilities such as spare parts, warehousing, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience in material logistics, be a team player, and possess strong communication skills. This position may require passing a security vetting based on current regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a receiving inspector and storekeeper in aircraft maintenance.
• Team player who thrives in a complex logistics environment.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Run logistics operations, including warehousing and compliance.
• Be the main contact with the customer's supply chain organization.
• Report daily status of logistic operations to the managing director.

Skills

Material logistics including packaging, handling, storage

Logistics strategic thinking

Communication skills

Curiosity and cultural awareness

Tools

IFS

Job description

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Your role

We are now looking for an aircraft logistics specialist with international ambition to lead the supply chain operation in the on-going Support Contracts in Saudi Arabia. As the Logistics Manager your task is to practically run the logistics operations included in the Support Contract for the Saab 2000 AEW Special Mission Aircraft.

You will be stationed in Saudi Arabia as an Expatriate for 2 years to lead the logistics handling within the international AEW- (Airborne Early Warning) Project headed by Saab Surveillance.

The support team includes Saab specialists on Aircraft platforms, Radar, Electronic Warfare and Mission systems, Communications and ground systems. PU AEW&C Support Solutions (Product Unit within Surveillance) is leading the In-Service-Support contract in Saudi Arabia.

The Logistics Manager is the prime point of contact with the customer's supply chain organization and is responsible for the daily status of logistic operations including spare parts, warehousing, customs and compliance. The Logistics Manager reports to the Managing Director and works closely with the site manager and maintenance planning. Your daily operation will be carried out from both the Saab Office in Riyadh and the customer's aircraft base.

Professional interface also consists of:

• Saab Program Manager and Back-office Support.
• Airworthiness organisation and Quality.
• Customer Supply chain representatives on different levels.

Your profile

We believe that you are an open-minded Logistics Specialist in aircraft maintenance with experience as receiving inspector and storekeeper. You are a team player, skilled communicator who thrives in a global and complex logistics environment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the role, we also believe that you fulfill the following:

• Knowledge of material logistics including packaging, handling, storage and purchasing process.
• Skills to combine logistics strategic thinking with operational actions.
• A valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of Saab Supply Chain is a merit.
• Knowledge of Part-145 Requirements is a merit.
• Experience from working in IFS is also a merit.
• Curious and eager to embrace new cultures, non-judgmental and tolerant.

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on the current regulations around/of security protection. For positions requiring security clearance additional obligations on citizenship may apply.

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Kompetenser

• Logistik