Senior Logistics Operations & Strategy Leader

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

Job summary

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) is seeking a Sr. Manager, Logistics to oversee the movement, distribution, and storage of supplies across the enterprise. This role plans routes, analyzes budgets, manages shipments, and designs logistics processes to improve efficiency.

The candidate will lead a team, exercise full personnel authority, and partner with senior leadership on strategic logistics initiatives, including budgets and policies for distribution operations.

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).

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.

Skills

Logistics planning

Distribution management

Inventory strategies

Leadership

Budget analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Tools

Advanced logistics systems

Analytics platforms

Job description

Akima Technical Solutions (ATS) is seeking a Sr. Manager, Logistics to oversee the movement, distribution, and storage of supplies across the enterprise. This role plans routes, analyzes budgets, manages shipments, and designs logistics processes to improve efficiency.

The candidate will lead a team, exercise full personnel authority, and partner with senior leadership on strategic logistics initiatives, including budgets and policies for distribution operations.