Logistics Management Supervisor - Aviation

Akima; Spring Lake (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent retirement options

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS), an Akima company, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Logistics to lead movement, distribution, and storage of materials across the enterprise. You will plan routes, analyze budgets, oversee shipments, and design logistics processes to improve efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership and the ability to advise senior management on improvements. Responsibilities include evaluating distribution methods, supervising personnel decisions, and developing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field.
• Experience in logistics planning, distribution management, and inventory strategies.
• Strong leadership with responsibility for personnel decisions and oversight of teams.

Responsibilities

• Manages the movement, distribution, and storage of supplies and materials across the enterprise.
• Plans routes, analyzes budgets, oversees shipment processes, ensures accuracy and timeliness.
• Designs and analyzes logistics processes and operational solutions for distributing goods and services.
• Advises senior management on logistics topics and proposes process and system improvements.
• Leads and directs the work of employees; exercises full authority for personnel decisions.

Skills

Logistics planning

Distribution management

Inventory strategies

Leadership

Budget analysis

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Advanced logistics systems

Optimization tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

The Sr. Manager, Logistics manages the movement, distribution, and storage of supplies and materials across the enterprise. This role is responsible for planning routes, analyzing budgets, overseeing shipments, and designing and evaluating logistics processes and operational solutions related to distributing goods and services. The Sr. Manager identifies and evaluates the effectiveness of distribution methods to improve operational efficiency and supports management by proposing logistics strategies and solutions. This position performs complex tasks following established processes, leads and directs the work of other employees, and holds full authority for personnel decisions. The role also administers departmental policies and procedures, evaluates results and performance, and assists with developing new or modified budgets, strategic plans, or policies.

Responsibilities

• Manages the logistics movement, distribution, and storage of supplies and materials.
• Plans routes, analyzes budgets, oversees shipment processes, and ensures accuracy and timeliness of distribution activities.
• Designs and analyzes logistics processes and operational solutions for distributing goods and services.
• Identifies and evaluates the effectiveness of methods of distribution to enhance operational efficiency.
• Advises senior management on logistics topics and proposes process and system improvements.
• Performs complex tasks typically following established procedures and guidelines.
• Leads and Directs the work of employees; exercises full authority for personnel decisions including hiring, performance management, and development.
• Administers departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance and effective implementation.
• Evaluates performance results and identifies improvement opportunities for logistics operations.
• Assists in the development and refinement of budgets, strategic plans, and policies related to logistics and distribution.
• Ensures a high degree of operational accuracy, service quality, and cost‑effective logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in logistics planning, distribution management, and inventory strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex logistics processes.
• Leadership experience with responsibility for personnel decisions and oversight of teams.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and provide informed recommendations to senior leadership.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid state drivers license.
• Security clearance SECRET level or higher or the ability to obtain one (Preference will be given to those with an active clearance).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in senior‑level logistics or supply chain management.
• Knowledge of advanced logistics systems, optimization tools, and analytics platforms.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in logistics, distribution, supply chain, or related operations.

Job ID

2026-25432

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS), an Akima company, is not just another federal technical solutions contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ATS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ATS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ATS delivers a full spectrum of logistics and supply chain services that meet our customers’ most stringent mandates and metrics.

As an ATS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.