Purpose/Scope:
The Logistics Manager plans and coordinates the ordering and distribution of products, parts and accessories.
This position will be based in Japan, primarily at a customer location aboard Marine Corp Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, in support of the Amentum Base Operations & Support contract with the US Department of Defense (DoD)/Navy- Marine Corps.
Our team is looking for an organized and analytical professional. A successful candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills to support a rewarding customer mission. This is full time position providing operational mission support.
In addition to meeting the necessary qualifications the selected candidate must be comfortable working in a dynamic and high-energy environment.
Working Environment: Non-SOFA assignment
Responsibilities:
- Ensures adequate and timely ordering and distribution to attain maximum on-time work completion.
- Develops and implements customer service functions, physical distribution warehousing, and production and traffic strategies.
- Establishes and executes policies, programs and procedures to support logistics requirements.
- Manages all distribution functions including ordering, shipping and receiving both locally and internationally.
- Determines standardized procedures and work schedules to improve efficiency of subordinates.
- Oversees and manages operations of company provided assets and services to include permanent or temporary vehicles and housing.
- Manages material ordering and procurement using multiple available methods and sources to support internal teams.
- Provides support in developing requirements, Bills Of Material, and delivery timelines for multiple departments and projects.
Minimum Knowledge:
- Typically, eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in logistics with at least one (1) year in supervision or management of logistics or related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline preferred. Two (2) years' related work experience may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.
- Demonstrates knowledge of logistics and distribution systems.
- Proven results in dealing with internal and external customer requirements.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good understanding of logistics problems and applications.
- Experience working in a diverse multi-cultural and multi-disciplined work environment.
