Logistician Senior

Brandes Associates Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandes Associates, Inc. seeks a Senior Logistician/Logistics Engineer to support a program of record at Point Mugu, CA. The role demands 10+ years of logistics experience, DoD SECRET clearance, and leadership in high-risk environments.

You will manage lifecycle logistics, procurement, and readiness planning, interfacing with engineering and program management, while producing executive-level reports and ensuring compliance with Navy and NAVSUP processes.

Qualifications

• Active DoD SECRET clearance required.
• 10+ years in logistics/supply chain in DoD contexts.
• Experience managing large-value defense inventories and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and logistics documentation.
• DoD FAR/DFARS knowledge and compliance.
• Strong executive communication and briefing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics and supply chain for defense programs with oversight of material support and vendor coordination.
• Manage lifecycle logistics, readiness planning, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and program management to align sustainment outcomes.
• Oversee procurement, vendor performance, and DoD compliance.
• Develop and validate technical procedures, docs, and maintenance training materials.
• Deliver executive briefs and support strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Execute inventory audits, spares provisioning, and transportation strategies.
• Lead Lean/CI initiatives to improve processes and reduce cycle times.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

10+ years logistics experience

Inventory management

ERP systems

Vendor management

Procurement & contract lifecycle

Readiness optimization

Documentation & standards

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

BS or BA in Supply Chain or Logistics Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Brandes Associates, Inc., a defense contractor with over 35 years of continuous performance, seeks a Senior Logistician/Logistics Engineer with 10+ years of experience to support the hardware, spares, technical documentation, and depot level services for a program of record at Point Mugu, CA. This is an opportunity to leverage your proven expertise in systems engineering and logistics to contribute to life-cycle support of a deployed Family of Systems. Opportunities for career advancement, excellent benefits, and long-term stability are key advantages of our employee-focused company.

Salary

The typical annual salary range for this position is $95,000.00 USD to $102,000.00 USD. Salary will be based on current qualifications, directly related experience, geographic location, and possible contractual requirements which could fall outside of this range.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics and supply chain management for high-value, mission-critical defense programs including the execution and oversight of material support, supplier coordination, and logistics process improvement
• Manage lifecycle logistics, incorporating acquisition-driven strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and readiness planning to enhance operational availability
• Coordinate and interface with engineering, maintenance, supply, and program management teams to resolve sustainment risks and align sustainment outcomes to mission execution
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor performance, and supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations (including FAR/DFARS) and best practices
• Develop, document, and validate technical procedures, maintenance documentation, and logistics training materials to support end users and maintainers
• Deliver executive reports, briefs, and performance metrics to senior leadership, with responsibility for high-stakes decision support and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Execute and optimize inventory audits, repairable asset management, spares provisioning, and transportation strategies, achieving audit compliance and cost control objectives

• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies

Qualifications

• Cleared at the DoD Secret level
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain management, or related DoD/acquisition logistics functions, with demonstrated leadership in high-risk, operationally critical environments
• Proven success managing large-value defense material inventories, orchestrating cross-functional logistics teams, and achieving superior audit/inspection outcomes
• Comprehensive supply chain risk management, inventory/accountability governance, and end-to-end lifecycle logistics strategies
• Proficiency with ERP systems, executive reporting, and the development and validation of technical logistics documentation
• Experience with vendor management, procurement collaboration, contract lifecycle support, and readiness optimization
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-visibility Department of Defense environments with full compliance to U.S. Navy and NAVSUP processes and procedures
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and formal briefings—to executive audiences and technical teams

Desired Additional Experience/Qualifications

• Professional Certifications (Preferred/Increasingly Common)
• Relevant certifications (often required or highly desirable in government/defense environments)

• Demonstrated history of high-value inventory management with zero-loss outcomes
• Experience leading logistics interface between engineering, sustainment, and operational commands
• Lean/CI and audit governance accomplishments, including process improvement for repair turnaround times, spares provisioning, and lifecycle support

• Expertise in development of logistics training courses, technical documentation, and SOPs for DoD systems

EDUCATION

DEGREE: BS or BA degree in a Supply Chain or Logistics Management, or a relevant technical discipline.

ALLOWABLE SUBSTITUTION: An additional 6 years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

SECURITY CLEARANCE – SECRET

Condition of Employment: Applicant must hold an active DoD SECRET clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

CITIZENSHIP

Applicants must have U.S. citizenship at the time of application.

BAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit based factors made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.