Logistics Management III

General Atomics; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced logistics leader to plan, manage, and administer integrated logistics strategies for deployed aviation sites.

You will ensure customer support aligns with budgets and schedules to meet program objectives, driving continuous improvement of standard logistics processes. You will coordinate logistics activities across programs, support Field Service operations, participate in site surveys and moves, and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 11+ years of logistics experience in a manufacturing environment
• Thorough understanding of logistics management principles and standards
• Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed environment with cross-functional collaboration
• Strong project management and leadership skills: organizing, planning, scheduling, coordinating workloads
• Ability to resolve complex logistics problems and serve as spokesperson on logistic issues
• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Plan logistics strategies and establish standard processes and tools
• Monitor contract logistics activities for compliance with standard processes
• Coordinate logistics activities for projects across manufacturing through deployment and warehousing
• Support site operations including Field Service processing, site visits, and training
• Assist in site surveys, moves, and close-out planning for new capabilities
• Identify logistics issues and propose resource reallocations or process changes
• Lead progress reviews on costs, schedule, and technical performance
• Develop annual and long-term logistics objectives and participate in division planning
• Contribute to contract negotiations and proposal work statements
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Logistics management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

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.

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.

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 Category:

Logistics

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Hybrid

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

99,500

Pay Range High:

170,750

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

No

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\" poster.