Logistics Manager IV

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

This position is responsible for managing the planning and administration of integrated logistics strategies and processes. Ensures that customer support requirements and objectives are achieved within budgets and schedules to meet marketing and financial objectives. Ensures superior execution and continuous improvement of standard logistics processes, such as supportability analysis planning and database development processes, the product support and replenishment system, product support data interchange systems, demand management and related functions. Builds relationships with strategic customers through logistic initiatives. Integrates learning from customers, competitors, other industries, industry groups, and professional training to continuously improve competitive position. Typically accomplishes objectives through subordinate management and/or professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that have an extended and significant impact on outcomes across the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the planning of logistics strategies, and establish standard logistics processes and tools.

• Manage all contract logistics activities for compliance with standard processes.

• Manage the coordination of logistics activities for selected projects, including logistics planning, training, supply chain activities from point of manufacturing through support, deployment, freight, warehousing, customer freight, order management, customer warehousing, customer store shipment, and customer placement. Identify logistics issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying manufacturing or supply chain processes.

• Act as the primary contact for logistics activities and lead progress planning and review sessions to discuss costs, schedule, and technical performance.

• Manage the development and implementation of annual and long-term technical, schedule, quality, business, and financial objectives for logistic activities and participate in the development of overall unit/Division/Group annual and long-term objectives.

• Contribute to contract negotiations and contract modifications.

• Contribute to the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of contract(s).

• Manage the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management, professional, and technical talent.

• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Contribute inputs to build and sustain an Operations Center within Sustainment.

• Manage the development and implementation of business process and procedures to gain the most effectiveness and efficiency with the Operations Center.

• Manage personnel either directly or indirectly reporting from the Operations Center.

• Contribute to the preparation and dissemination of information to senior leadership from the Operations Center.

• Other duties as assigned.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.