Distribution Mobility Planner (Camp Smith Hawaii)

Life Cycle Engineering; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

HSA and FSA

EAP

Paid vacation, holidays, and sickLeave

Flexible schedules

Education and training programs

Training library with certification

Bonus program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in Hawaii at Camp Smith INDOPACOM seeks a Distribution Mobility Planner to coordinate and execute complex distribution and transportation operations. This role syncs personnel, equipment, materials, and assets across networks to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.

The ideal candidate has mobility planning and logistics analysis experience, works with internal teams, carriers, field ops, and stakeholders to develop executable movement plans and maintain visibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Operations Management, Engineering, Business or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in logistics planning, transportation operations, distribution planning, mobility planning, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience coordinating complex transportation across multiple stakeholders and locations.
• Strong knowledge of multimodal transportation, distribution operations, routing, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Experience with transportation management systems, ERP platforms, tracking tools, or logistics planning systems.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient with Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end distribution and mobility planning to support deployments, redeployments, sustainment, and retrograde operations.
• Develop movement plans for personnel, equipment, and cargo, including self-deploying assets.
• Synchronize transportation activities across internal teams, external carriers, ports, and logistics partners.
• Maintain situational awareness of capacity, lift capabilities, routing options, and constraints.
• Refine plans during execution to respond to changing requirements, timelines, and disruptions.
• Conduct feasibility assessments of transportation options (fleet, 3PL, strategic lift).
• Identify movement constraints and recommend mitigation actions.
• Use planning and data tools to optimize routing, throughput, and sequencing.
• Provide in-transit visibility and resolve delays or exceptions.
• Balance competing demands for assets and develop deconfliction strategies.
• Coordinate with planners and stakeholders to validate movement requirements and schedules.
• Ensure timely delivery of logistics support meeting deadlines and service levels.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and planning updates for leadership.
• Support emergency response and surge operations as needed.

Skills

Logistics planning

Transportation operations

Mobility planning

Supply chain coordination

Excel reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Operations Management, Engineering, Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Blue Yonder

Manhattan

Cargo Wise

Power BI

Tableau

GIS

Simulation tools

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

The Distribution Mobility Planner supporting INDOPACOM at Camp Smith Hawaii will support the planning, coordination, and execution of complex distribution and transportation operations.

This role is responsible for synchronizing the movement of personnel, equipment, materials, and other critical assets across distribution networks to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective delivery.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in mobility planning, transportation coordination, and logistics analysis, with the ability to adapt plans in dynamic operational environments. This position works closely with internal teams, carriers, field operations, and external stakeholders to develop executable movement plans, resolve constraints, and maintain visibility across the distribution lifecycle.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end distribution and mobility planning to support deployment, redeployment, sustainment, and retrograde operations.
• Develop movement plans for self-deploying and lift-supported assets, including personnel, equipment, and cargo.
• Synchronize transportation activities across internal teams, external carriers, ports, terminals, and other logistics partners.
• Maintain situational awareness of available transportation capacity, lift capabilities, routing options, and infrastructure constraints.
• Continuously refine plans during execution to respond to changing operational requirements, delivery timelines, and network disruptions.
• Conduct feasibility assessments of transportation options, including internal fleet, common-user transportation, third-party logistics providers, and strategic lift resources.
• Identify movement constraints such as staging limitations, asset shortfalls, infrastructure bottlenecks, hazardous conditions, or bed down restrictions, and recommend mitigation actions.
• Use planning, modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools to optimize routing, throughput, and delivery sequencing.
• Support in-transit visibility by tracking personnel, cargo, and equipment throughout the transportation network and resolving delays or exceptions.
• Balance competing demands for distribution assets and develop deconfliction strategies aligned to operational priorities.
• Coordinate with planners, operations teams, and stakeholders to validate movement requirements, schedules, and execution data.
• Ensure timely delivery of logistics support to meet required delivery dates and service-level expectations.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and planning updates for leadership and operational stakeholders.
• Support emergency response, surge operations, network recovery, and other high-tempo logistics initiatives as needed.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics planning, transportation operations, distribution planning, mobility planning, or supply chain coordination.
• Experience coordinating complex transportation or movement activities across multiple stakeholders and locations.
• Strong understanding of multimodal transportation, distribution operations, routing, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Experience using transportation management systems, ERP platforms, tracking tools, or logistics planning systems.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including proficiency with Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, or a related field.
• Experience in utility operations, transportation planning, large-scale logistics, emergency response mobilization, or defense-related deployment planning.
• Familiarity with tools such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, Cargo Wise, Power BI, Tableau, GIS platforms, or simulation/modeling software.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, TSA, OSHA, IATA, IMO, customs, or hazardous materials compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting time-phased movement planning, large-scale mobilizations, or complex field operations.
• Familiarity with JOPES, TPFDD, ULN validation, force flow planning, or coordination with USTRANSCOM or similar organizations, where applicable.

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting
• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.