Logistics Manager

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Manager in our Sustainment Product Support group in Poway, CA.

This position is responsible for the planning, managing, 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 and technical publication 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. May accomplish objectives through subordinate management and/or professional staff. May be responsible for decisions that have a serious impact on outcomes such as changes to project schedules and/or allocation of resources.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

• Coordinate 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 and technical publications issues and provide leadership in developing solutions such as re-allocation of resources or modifying manufacturing or supply chain processes.

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

• Develop and implement 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 and actively participate in 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.

• 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.

44193

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a Bachelor s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex logistics experience in a manufacturing environment with at least five of those years managing logistics processes. Additional equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

• Must have a thorough understanding of the principles, concepts, and practices of logistics management and experience demonstrating a broad application of those practices and standards. Must have comprehensive project management and leadership skills, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.

• Must possess the ability to resolve complex management and technical problems and serve as spokesperson on logistic issues.

• Strong communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required.

• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment.

Salary: $90,930 - $162,788 Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? Yes Clearance Level Secret Workstyle Onsite

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. To learn more visit Notices.pdf. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions.