Logistics Project Manager

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Job Description:

Satair is looking for a Logistics Project Manager to join our team in Dulles, VA. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing global standards for our industrial environment. This includes leading regional projects for warehouse space development, introducing best-fit storage and transportation systems, and ensuring the adoption of standardized material handling equipment and material flows. You will work closely with global teams and local stakeholders to translate global plans into local actions, providing essential forecasts and analysis to align regional capacity with our evolving business needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution (60%)

• Lead and execute high-impact logistics projects aimed at the continuous improvement and standardization of our 10 global warehouses, transportation networks, and repair activities.

• Drive the physical transformation of our sites by managing space development, layout optimization, and material flow design.

• Implement modern solutions by overseeing the selection and introduction of best-in-class storage systems, transportation technologies, and material handling equipment.

Strategic Planning & Standardization (20%)

• Architect and define global standards for material handling equipment, warehouse processes, and material flows to ensure consistency and excellence across all sites.

• Support the global capacity planning process, conducting forecasts and analysis to align our warehouse footprint and capabilities with future business needs.

Stakeholder Management & Communication (15%)

• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including commercial, supply chain, and local site leadership, to ensure project alignment with business objectives.

• Manage communication and report on project status, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

Qualified Experience and Training:

Education:

Required

• A Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field.

Experience:

Required

• 7+ years of progressive experience in a logistics, supply chain, or industrial engineering environment.

• Expertise in end-to-end project management, from initiation and planning through to monitoring, control, and closing.

• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and improving warehouse material flows, storage systems, and material handling equipment.

• Demonstrated ability to develop compelling business cases, lead milestone/gate reviews, and manage project financials.

• Proven success leading cross-functional and transnational project teams within a complex matrix organization.

Preferred

• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification.

Travel Required:

• 15% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship

Clearance:

• No security clearance required

Qualified Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Operational Excellence : knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and/or other continuous improvement methodologies to drive efficiency at scale.

• Leadership at Scale : Proven ability to inspire and influence senior leaders.

• Data-Driven Leadership : Exceptional analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to use data, KPIs, and business intelligence to drive strategic decisions and root-cause problems.

Preferred

• Knowledge of highly automated or robotics-driven fulfillment environments.

• Experience working effectively within a global, matrixed organization.

Communication Skills: ( Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages as required by the Job.)

Required :

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English

• Ability to build and deliver presentations to senior management

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• None

Preferred:

• SAP S4/HANA

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides)

Complexity of the Role:

Level of Decision Making:

• Create decision papers/business cases for any kind of investment in logistic equipment

• Prepare maturity gates for strategic projects and present the outcome to senior management to facilitate the decision process

Organizational information:

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager? NO

# of Exempt Reports: 0

# of Non-exempt Reports: 0

Job Dimensions:

• Budget responsibility: lead and drive projects to ensure budget spent in the respective year

• Warehouse assets such as warehouse equipment: purchase warehouse equipment and ensure proper maintenance

Nature of Contacts:

• Suppliers for warehouse equipment (racking, MHEs etc.)

• Manage tenders for logistics equipment

• Logistic Consultancy

• Internal stakeholders such as facility management, quality, operations etc.

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 60/40 at this time following Satair policy - subject to change

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. [please list frequency—if cannot list an actual percentage of time, then specify daily, several times a week, several times a month, at least once a month, or a similar descriptor]

• Personal Protective Equipment : Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required : Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Satair USA, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Programme & Project Management <JF-PP-PM>

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