Strategic Aerospace Logistics Manager

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA seeks an experienced logistics leader to plan, manage, and administer integrated logistics strategies and day-to-day support to deployed aviation sites.

This individual contributor role drives standards in logistics processes, supports budgets and schedules, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve delivery, field service, and product support across programs. DoD clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline with 11+ years logistics experience.
• Thorough understanding of logistics management principles and practices.
• Ability to thrive in matrixed environments with cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong project management and leadership skills with scheduling and coordination.
• Ability to resolve complex logistics problems and communicate findings.
• Excellent communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused, self-driven, willing to travel; eligible for DoD security clearance.
• DoD security clearance eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage logistics strategies and establish standard processes.
• Monitor contract logistics activities for compliance with standards.
• Coordinate logistics for projects from manufacturing through deployment and warehousing.
• Support site operations including Field Service processing and site visits.
• Advise program management on site setup, moves, and close outs.
• Lead cost, schedule, and technical performance review sessions.
• Develop objectives for logistic activities and participate in division planning.
• Contribute to contract negotiations and proposal preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer focus

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA seeks an experienced logistics leader to plan, manage, and administer integrated logistics strategies and day-to-day support to deployed aviation sites.

This individual contributor role drives standards in logistics processes, supports budgets and schedules, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve delivery, field service, and product support across programs. DoD clearance eligibility required.