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. Qualifications: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr