Senior Logistics & Distribution Leader

Akima; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will lead teams, make personnel decisions, and help develop budgets and strategic plans while ensuring compliance and quality across all logistics operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics planning, distribution management, and inventory strategies.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex logistics processes.
• Leadership experience with personnel decisions and team oversight.
• Ability to manage complex tasks and provide informed recommendations to senior leadership.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid state driver’s license.
• Security clearance at SECRET level or higher or ability to obtain one (preference for active clearance).

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 distribution methods to enhance operational efficiency.
• 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 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.

Skills

Logistics planning

Distribution management

Inventory strategies

Analytical skills

Leadership experience

Personnel management

U.S. citizen

Driver's license

Security clearance

Education

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

Job description

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

You will lead teams, make personnel decisions, and help develop budgets and strategic plans while ensuring compliance and quality across all logistics operations.