Position Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for leading and governing end-to-end logistics operations across multiple manufacturing plants within the Defense sector. This role ensures secure, compliant, and efficient inbound and outbound logistics, inter-plant material flows, fleet management, and shipping operations. The position plays a strategic role in digital transformation initiatives, requiring proven experience in WMS implementation and strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 applied to highly regulated defense manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the logistics strategy for multi-plant defense operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, security requirements, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead and standardize inbound and outbound logistics processes across all plants, ensuring material traceability, availability, and on-time delivery.

• Oversee shipping and dispatch logistics, including coordination with certified carriers, documentation control, and compliance with defense, export control, and security regulations.

• Manage and optimize inter-plant logistics, ensuring synchronized material flow, production continuity, and inventory accuracy across sites.

• Oversee fleet management, including secure transportation, routing optimization, maintenance, and cost control.

• Lead the end-to-end implementation, rollout, and continuous improvement of the WMS, ensuring full integration with ERP and manufacturing systems.

• Drive Industry 4.0 logistics initiatives, including automation, real-time inventory visibility, data analytics, traceability, and system interoperability.

• Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, such as OTIF, inventory accuracy, lead time, logistics cost, and compliance metrics.

• Ensure full compliance with defense industry standards, internal security policies, and applicable national and international regulations.

• Manage logistics budgets, contracts, and cost-reduction initiatives without compromising security or service level.

• Lead, develop, and evaluate multi-site logistics teams, promoting a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Act as a key interface with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Security, IT, and external logistics partners.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.

• Proven experience as a Logistics Manager in multi-plant industrial operations, preferably within the Defense sector.

• Proven track record in WMS implementation, including system selection, rollout, stabilization, and optimization.

• Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts applied to logistics, such as automation, digital traceability, IoT, and data-driven decision-making.

• Solid experience managing inbound, outbound, fleet, and inter-plant logistics in regulated environments.

• Strong leadership, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Experience managing KPIs, budgets, and logistics contracts.

• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with defense or aerospace compliance frameworks and export control regulations.

• Experience integrating ERP, WMS, and MES systems.

• Knowledge of Lean Logistics, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.

• Experience managing certified carriers and third-party logistics providers (3PL).