SME Logistics – Sarasota Assembly Line

Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays and vacation time

Health premiums

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance available

Job summary

Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. seeks an experienced Logistics Subject Matter Expert to develop reliable processes for the new Sarasota, Florida assembly line of PC-12. You will train in Stans, Switzerland during the ramp-up and coordinate with Production to ensure material flow and on-time line feeding.

The role requires 4+ years in logistics, SAP experience, and proven ability to document procedures, train teams and optimize inbound/outbound operations in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training or associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or related discipline; a bachelor's degree is an advantage.
• Four or more years of relevant logistics or warehouse experience, preferably in aerospace or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of goods receipt, warehousing, picking, inventory control, line feeding, material flow and shipping processes.
• Experience with SAP logistics modules; SAP S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• Strong MS Office, analytical and reporting skills; ability to translate data into practical improvements.
• Ability to document processes, train employees, coordinate priorities and guide teams through changing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local subject matter expert for logistics processes, material flow and production-supply within the Sarasota supply chain.
• Design, implement, standardize and improve inbound, outbound, warehousing and internal logistics processes for startup and ramp-up.
• Plan and monitor goods receipt, put away, storage, picking, internal transport, line feeding, packing and shipping activities.
• Ensure reliable material availability at the point of use and act as primary logistics interface with Production on shortages.
• Define, document and train standardized work for goods receipt, warehouse operations, picking and material handling.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, inventory-control and traceability requirements throughout logistics operations.

Skills

Logistics expertise

SAP logistics

Warehouse management

Data analysis

Training capability

Education

Vocational training in Logistics

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Excel

Job description

Be part of the operations team for our first US aircraft assembly line for Pilatus.
Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd. is launching a new PC-12 final assembly operation in Sarasota, Florida. To establish this operation successfully, we are seeking an experienced Logistics Subject Matter Expert to develop reliable logistics processes, material flows and production-supply standards for the new assembly line.
The successful candidate will complete advanced, hands-on training within the established Pilatus logistics organization in Stans, Switzerland. Training will be completed during the initial 6-9 months of employment and will require international travel.

• Serve as the local subject matter expert for logistics processes, material flow and production supply within the Sarasota supply chain organization.
• Design, implement, standardize and continuously improve inbound, outbound, warehousing and internal logistics processes for the assembly-line startup and ramp-up.
• Plan and monitor goods receipt, put away, storage, picking, internal transport, line feeding, packing and shipping activities.
• Ensure reliable material availability at the point of use and act as the primary logistics interface with Production regarding shortages and material-supply issues.
• Define, document and train standardized work for goods receipt, warehouse operations, picking, material handling and internal transportation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, inventory-control and traceability requirements throughout logistics operations.

What you bring

• Completed vocational training or associate degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or a related discipline; a bachelor's degree is an advantage.
• Four or more years of relevant logistics or warehouse experience, preferably in aerospace or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of goods receipt, warehousing, picking, inventory control, line feeding, material flow and shipping processes.
• Experience with SAP logistics modules and warehouse-management systems; SAP S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• Strong MS Office, analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to translate operational data into practical improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to document processes, train employees, coordinate priorities and guide teams through changing operational requirements

What we offer

• 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus
• 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9, 600 annually
• Monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2, 250 for single coverage and $3, 000 for family coverage annually
• 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6%
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
• Tuition assistance available annually after the first year
• The hiring range is $85, 000 - $105, 000 per year. Pay rate to be determined based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to relevant skills & experience, education, job location, internal equity, and alignment with market data