Program Manager - Logistics

AAR Corp; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager to lead supply chain efforts for the Air Force. This pivotal role involves building and managing a team of experts, addressing parts availability issues, and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring over 12 years of experience in supply chain management, with a strong background in leading teams and developing strategic solutions. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact logistics and materiel planning for critical defense operations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in aerospace and defense logistics.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in supply chain/distribution.
• Ability to obtain a government CAC and a Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage, and train a team of supply chain experts.
• Develop strategies to support customer initiatives in logistics.
• Serve as the key liaison with the customer.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Team Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

8 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Productivity Suites

Job description

Job Description - Program Manager - Logistics (17109)

About Us: AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering, and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners, and for society.

Description:

**PENDING CONTRACT AWARD**

The Program Manager will support the Air Force Air Logistics Complex’s (ALC) located at Tinker AFB, Hill AFB, and Robins AFB supply chain management efforts. This role involves building and managing a team of supply chain experts that will be located at the supported sites, coordinating between various organizations, and developing solutions to parts availability issues. The Program Manager will also be responsible for delivering analysis, reports, and briefings to leadership, while ensuring effective cooperation and communication among stakeholders.

What you will be responsible for:

• Build, manage, and train a highly effective team of supply chain experts.
• Manage the supply chain and mitigate parts-related risks/issues.
• Serve as the key liaison with the customer.
• Develop and advocate for solutions to parts availability issues.
• Develop strategies to support customer initiatives in materiel planning and logistics.
• Monitor DLA impact on fleet-wide weapon system readiness and analyze provisioning related degraders.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12+ years of professional experience in supply chain/distribution.
• Seven (7) or more years' experience in a supervisor role.
• Ability to obtain a government CAC and a Secret Security Clearance (as required).

Preferred:

• Strong collaborative, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft productivity suites.
• 5 years' experience working for DLA and/or working directly supporting a USG Repair Depot.
• Excellent relationship/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with incomplete information and ambiguity.
• Industry knowledge of Aerospace & Defense supply chains.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

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Job

Primary Location

Schedule

: Full-time

Overtime Status

: Exempt

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.