Logistics Management

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA seeks an experienced logistics leader to plan, manage, and administer integrated logistics strategies and day-to-day support to deployed aviation sites.

This individual contributor role drives standards in logistics processes, supports budgets and schedules, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve delivery, field service, and product support across programs. DoD clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline with 11+ years logistics experience.
• Thorough understanding of logistics management principles and practices.
• Ability to thrive in matrixed environments with cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong project management and leadership skills with scheduling and coordination.
• Ability to resolve complex logistics problems and communicate findings.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused, self-driven, willing to travel; eligible for DoD security clearance.
• DoD security clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics strategies and establish standard processes.
• Monitor contract logistics activities for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate logistics for projects from manufacturing through deployment and warehousing.
• Support site operations including Field Service processing and site visits.
• Advise program management on site setup, moves, and close outs.
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance review sessions.
• Develop objectives for logistic activities and participate in division planning.
• Contribute to contract negotiations and proposal preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer focus

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. This position is an individual contributor role responsible for the planning, managing, and administration of integrated logistics strategies and processes and day-to-day operational support to deployed aviation sites. Ensures that customer support requirements and objectives are achieved within budgets and schedules to meet program objectives. Ensures superior execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes, such as supportability analysis planning and database development processes, the product support and replenishment system, product support data interchange systems, demand management and related functions. Builds relationships with strategic customers through logistic initiatives and successful operational outcomes. Integrates learning from customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position. May accomplish objectives through management and/or by working with professional staff across a highly matrixed organization. May be responsible for decisions that have a serious impact on outcomes such as changes to project schedules and/or allocation of resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and participate in the planning of logistics strategies and establish standard logistics processes and tools.
• Monitor all contract logistics activities for compliance with standard processes.
• Coordinate logistics activities for selected projects, including logistics planning, training, supply chain activities from point of manufacturing through support, deployment, freight, warehousing, customer freight, order management, customer warehousing, customer store shipment, and customer placement.
• Support site operations to include Field Service Representative processing, coordinate approved site visits, manage Site Manager training, ensure compliance with site Standard Operating Procedures, coordinate site assessments, and manage Engineering Field Services support.
• Support planning efforts for new or expanded project capabilities to include planning, support, and participation in site surveys. Provide advice to program management teams on site setup, moves, and close outs.
• Identify logistics issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying manufacturing or supply chain processes.
• Act as the primary contact for logistics activities and lead progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.
• Develop and implement annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for logistic activities and participate in the development of overall division annual and long-term objectives.
• Contribute to contract negotiations and contract modifications.
• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).
• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex logistics experience in a manufacturing environment. Additional equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the principles, concepts, and practices of logistics management and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices and standards.
• Must demonstrate ability to thrive in a highly matrixed environment where cross-functional collaboration is required.
• Must have comprehensive project management and leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must possess the ability to resolve complex technical problems and serve as spokesperson on logistic issues.
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 99,500 - 170,750