Senior Operations and Deployments Associate
Core
Lead end-to-end logistics strategy, execution, and carrier management for Air Dominance & Strike products at a hyperscale manufacturing facility to support full-rate production.
Role type
Senior Operations and Deployments Associate (Logistics)
Builds
Scalable inbound/outbound logistics network, intermodal solutions, and urgent parts-issue capabilities for mission-critical defense programs.
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Logistics operations leadership, carrier strategy & management, network design & optimization, procurement & contract negotiation, KPI tracking & continuous improvement, reverse logistics management, trade compliance coordination
Preferred skills
Defense/aerospace manufacturing experience, greenfield logistics setup, global/international logistics, Six Sigma or Lean certification, ERP/WMS/TMS integration knowledge
Technologies
TMS, visibility platforms, Oracle ERP/WMS
Responsibilities
Own and lead all logistics operations for Air Dominance and Strike products; Define program-specific transportation requirements and execute carrier strategy; Design and optimize distribution flows and routing strategies; Lead site logistics sourcing, run RFPs, and negotiate contracts; Establish and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement; Coordinate inventory management for 24/7 urgent parts-issue capability and manage reverse logistics processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC