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World View · 1 day ago

Logistics Manager

Arizona

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

7+ years exp

World View is a next-generation intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) provider delivering integrated, multi-domain solutions across air, stratosphere, and space. The Logistics Manager will lead inventory, kitting, and shipping and receiving activities, ensuring efficient management and movement of goods to support production and operations.

AerospaceMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSpace Travel

Responsibilities

Direct the day-to-day activities of the department by effectively leading and taking responsibility for the performance of your team

Develop a strong team environment, including pre-shift meetings, strong floor presence and excellent follow-up

Continuously evaluate warehouse and logistics’ workflow, layout, processes, procedures, and tools, and provide improvement recommendations as needed

Define goals and KPIs related to the team and its activities for operational excellence

Proactively provide management with forecasts and reports, including KPIs and updates on critical risks, opportunities, and issues

Ensure accuracy and quality of all products received, inventories, issued, or returned (e.g. RMA) in accordance with industry standards and company’s goals and requirements

Accountable for cycle counts and yearly physical inventory audits

Maintain a tidy and clean warehouse

Proactively support implementation of an ERP/MRP system

Ensure Safety guidelines and best practices are continuously reviewed, monitored, and executed in connection with inventory management and logistics

Initiate Purchase Requisitions, as needed in accordance with pre-identified shortages, to fulfill needs, including for the Floor, Kits, Min/Max, Kanban, etc

Build and issue Kits of parts to Production per production schedule needs

Work closely with Procurement to ensure quantities and lead-times are satisfied in due time, including with resolution of any shipment discrepancies or backorders from suppliers

Work closely with Finance to ensure alignment between accounting and actual inventory

Work closely with Quality to ensure incoming products meet specifications and timely flow of parts between Receiving and QC (Quality Control)

Discuss and negotiate shipping rates and contracts with freight forwarders while maintaining excellent relationships

Process in a timely and accurate manner any freight requests

Set up and maintain schedules for inbound/outbound shipments and report internally

Work with other departments in the organization to implement logistical improvements

Oversee the importing and exporting process of goods

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Warehouse Management SystemInventory ManagementTeam ManagementMicrosoft Office 365Distribution ExperienceForklift CertificationCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

7+ years of experience in a distributed warehouse environment, preferably in Aerospace and/or Defense

2+ years of experience managing a team

Proficient knowledge of computerized Warehouse Management System and processes

Hands-on distribution experience including shipping, receiving and inventory control

Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional settings with Engineering, Manufacturing, Programs, Finance, and Quality

Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel

Strong verbal and written communication skills, and great interpersonal skills

Must have strong attention to details, strive for perfection, and be self-motivated

Flexible to changes in business and operational priorities

Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if required

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred

Forklift driver certified would be a bonus

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Company

World View

Since 2012, World View has led the way in remote sensing and Earth observation from stratospheric high-altitude platforms (HAPs), with demonstrated accomplishments for a variety of scientific, commercial and government organizations.

Founded in 2012

Tucson, Arizona, USA

51-200 employees