Logistics Operations Leader
Core
Strategic right hand to the Logistics General Manager, coordinating logistics, freight, customs, and transformation initiatives across functions to improve visibility, decision-making, and process efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC logistics operations leader (strategic coordination & analytics)
Builds
Logistics execution plans, freight sourcing strategies, customs compliance workflows, AI-enabled visibility tools, and performance dashboards
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Global supply chain logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Cross-functional project coordination, logistics/freight/customs operations oversight, business analytics, data extraction and cleansing, trend and root-cause analysis, business case modeling, stakeholder influence without direct authority, process standardization, AI/digital transformation identification
Preferred skills
MBA or master's in supply chain/logistics, finance background, visual collaboration tools (Miro), ERP/WMS proficiency, aerospace/industrial manufacturing experience, freight sourcing and carrier management, trade compliance coordination
Technologies
Miro, spreadsheets, BI tools, visualization platforms, AI-enabled reporting tools, ERP/WMS
Responsibilities
Translate leadership priorities into executable plans with defined workstreams and timelines; coordinate operating rhythms and meeting agendas; act as a central connector across logistics, freight, customs, planning, sourcing, manufacturing, finance, and digital teams; provide decision support through structured analyses and insights; oversee logistics execution for inbound, outbound, and internal material flows; coordinate freight sourcing, carrier selection, and performance reviews; manage customs and trade-related activities with brokers; support inventory accuracy initiatives; identify opportunities to apply AI and automation to improve shipment visibility and exception management; run analytics on logistics performance and design dashboards for leadership; model business cases for logistics initiatives; standardize processes and document standard work; support the logistics organization's AI transformation by coordinating pilots and measuring impact.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC