Job Description - Director of Logistics (18048)
Director of Logistics – 18048 About Us:AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
This position is being recruited in support of a proposal and is contingent upon contract award.
The Logistics Director is responsible for developing, overseeing, and sustaining an effective logistics and supply chain program that ensures the uninterrupted availability of materials, tools, and equipment required to support flight operations.
Ensure that new programs are timely and effectively implemented in accordance with budgetary objectives and all contractual requirements.
Maintain and foster highly responsive coordination and communication activities and initiatives among top logistics/supply chain management staff of each assigned military and/or Department of Defense customer organization.
Provide direct leadership of staff carrying out on-site tasks required to satisfy contractual requirements and cost targets of certain Department of Defense support programs.
Manage resources of all assigned programs effectively and efficiently to ensure business unit profit goals are achieved.
Assist in preparing routine correspondence (i.e., letters, memos and route sheets), spreadsheets, Gantt charts, presentations and meeting minutes.
Coordinate program activity with the Directors of other programs to ensure that common resources and skills are leveraged across all programs whenever feasible.
Provide inventory acquisition, forecasting, and disbursement advice to management.
Provide Department of Defense-specific inputs for the development, implementation, and execution of the overall business plan.
Work with the leadership of other business units and programs to support customers and programs whenever and wherever needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications What you will need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) from four-year college or university.
Minimum ten (10) years logistics management experience of which five (5) must be specialized in the aerospace/aviation industry.
Leadership experience in Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) programs and closed-loop supply chains supporting aircraft operations.
Proficiency with CAMP (or equivalent) for predictive maintenance / parts planning; and working knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 frameworks for logistics processes.
Proficient in the Microsoft O365 Suite
This position requires compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum).
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
This position is required to work on-site and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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Director of Logistics – 18048 About Us:AAR Corp. (NYSE: AIR) is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people across over 60 sites in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago, Illinois area, AAR supports commercial and government customers in more than 100 countries through four operating segments: Parts Supply, Integrated Solutions, Repair and Engineering and Expeditionary Services.AAR’s purpose is to empower people to build innovative aerospace solutions today so you can safely reach your destination tomorrow. The company’s mission is to go above and beyond to provide value-driven aerospace aftermarket solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers worldwide. AAR constantly searches for the right thing to do for its customers, employees, partners and for society.
This position is being recruited in support of a proposal and is contingent upon contract award.
The Logistics Director is responsible for developing, overseeing, and sustaining an effective logistics and supply chain program that ensures the uninterrupted availability of materials, tools, and equipment required to support flight operations.
Ensure that new programs are timely and effectively implemented in accordance with budgetary objectives and all contractual requirements.
Maintain and foster highly responsive coordination and communication activities and initiatives among top logistics/supply chain management staff of each assigned military and/or Department of Defense customer organization.
Provide direct leadership of staff carrying out on-site tasks required to satisfy contractual requirements and cost targets of certain Department of Defense support programs.
Manage resources of all assigned programs effectively and efficiently to ensure business unit profit goals are achieved.
Assist in preparing routine correspondence (i.e., letters, memos and route sheets), spreadsheets, Gantt charts, presentations and meeting minutes.
Coordinate program activity with the Directors of other programs to ensure that common resources and skills are leveraged across all programs whenever feasible.
Provide inventory acquisition, forecasting, and disbursement advice to management.
Provide Department of Defense-specific inputs for the development, implementation, and execution of the overall business plan.
Work with the leadership of other business units and programs to support customers and programs whenever and wherever needed.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications What you will need to be successful in this role:
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) from four-year college or university.
Minimum ten (10) years logistics management experience of which five (5) must be specialized in the aerospace/aviation industry.
Leadership experience in Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) programs and closed-loop supply chains supporting aircraft operations.
Proficiency with CAMP (or equivalent) for predictive maintenance / parts planning; and working knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100 frameworks for logistics processes.
Proficient in the Microsoft O365 Suite
This position requires compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or individual admitted as a refugee or granted asylum).
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off program
Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
This position is required to work on-site and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work.
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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