Logistics Manager

About us:

A2G International is a leader in manned and unmanned aircraft operations and support, delivering world-class solutions to defense and commercial sectors. We are dedicated to innovation, excellence, and ensuring our customers’ missions succeed around the globe. A trusted provider of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) services, we support U.S. and foreign governments, international organizations, and private-sector partners. Our experienced crew and fleet of Cessna 337s are equipped to handle a wide range of operational needs.

A2G International is seeking a Logistics Manager to provide Life Cycle Logistics & Subject Matter Expert (SME) capabilities to meet our Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (AISR) infrastructure mission requirements while adhering to DoD & Program Executive Office Command, Control, Computer & Communications (PEO-C4) directives, regulations, and policies.

The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of government logistics processes and Department of Defense Airborne ISR capabilities.

What you get to do:

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with aerospace, defense, and advanced-manufacturing vendors.

• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers.

• Lead price, lead-time, and contract negotiations.

• Procure mechanical, electrical, composite, propulsion, and COTS components. Develop and implement the overall supply chain strategy to meet business goals.

• Identify, evaluate, and build relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor performance to ensure quality and timely delivery.

• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, then develop and implement strategies for improvement and cost reduction.

• Work with other departments like operations, finance, and sales to coordinate plans and resolve issues.

• Manage and develop a supply chain team, setting performance expectations and ensuring adherence to safety and compliance guidelines.

• Negotiation, communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and relationship-building.

• Must comply with all DoD implemented safety procedures and use any job-related equipment in a safe manner.

• Supporting A2G, hired candidate will maintain the company logistics software, currently Veryon, to manage inventory and perform periodic warehouse inventories while investigating for discrepancies.

• Provide supply chain management expertise and recommendations for A2G systems by conducting Supply chain analytics, CPSR environment, Govt contracting FAR/DFAR compliance, project management, and proficiency with SAP ERP systems.

• Research, recommend, formulate, validate, and monitor Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) requirements to acquire, receive, store, consolidate, transfer, ship, issue & dispose of materials, equipment, spare parts, repair parts and consumable items.

• Shipping and issuing materials, supplies, tools and equipment both domestically and internationally while precisely tracking items between locations and delivery to job sites, ensuring items are delivered according to schedule.

• Manage freight forwarders and logistics providers.

• Research, assess, and determine the cause of supply discrepancies, providing remediation recommendations.

• Manage and maintain the logistics inventory management database.

• Effectively use inventory management database in conjunction with supplier cost information to estimate parts consumption rates and forecast parts replenishment within a given budget.

• Travel to CONUS & OCONUS sites to perform logistics management functions.

• Evaluate and recommend item packaging levels and storage requirements based on design specifications, environmental conditions, shelf life, safety precautions, and security requirements.

• Analyze overall system and equipment reliability, maintainability, and availability characteristics of A2G systems and subsystems to determine material condition and projected availability.

• Produce acquisition logistics documentation in support of the PEO and Program Managers.

• Correspond and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders as required.

• Provide logistics expertise and prepare correspondence, memorandums, white papers, briefings, reports and or records of meetings/minutes, and other written, oral, or graphic presentations.

• Conduct and participate in logistics, technical, business, and programmatic Integrated Product Teams (IPT), working groups, meetings, program updates, reviews, and conferences.

• Must be a citizen of the United States.

• A minimum of 4+ years as a logistics professional managing parts/inventory/and supply chain budgeting. DoD-related aviation logistics experience is highly desired.

• Candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Ability to lift boxes/materials up to 30 lbs. with ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and with others.

• Strong interpersonal skills oriented towards customer service and supplier relationships.

• Strict attention to detail with strong organizational, facilitation, and time management skills.

• Ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize, and execute against multiple priorities.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics and electronics.

• Skilled in using Windows-based systems and applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

• Advanced knowledge of databases and spreadsheets with efficient and accurate data-entry skills.

• Skilled at using small hand tools.

• Demonstrated research and analysis skills with the ability to read, interpret, and draw conclusions from data.

High Desired Experience:

• Experience with Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS)

• Experience keeping a detailed inventory of supply items being stored and shipped to/from multiple locations.

• Experience preparing and reviewing documents related to supply items being stored and shipped.

• Experience tracking parts and materials through the life cycle of a project/program.

• Ability to integrate logistics planning initiatives into supportable programming documentation.

• Ability to develop plans to field and sustain equipment CONUS and OCONUS.

• Fluent in the English language with the ability to read, write, and comprehend relevant documentation.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or be eligible and able to obtain before contract start an active, DoD issued Secret security clearance.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in related field of study and/or 4+ years of related experience in DoD Aviation Logistics Management.