***Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. StaffRight Associates and our clients do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS
This is an exceptional opportunity to work for an exceptional company!
W2 Direct-Hire with terrific base and benfits program!
The Opportunity
StaffRight Associates is recruiting a visionary Global Logistics Manager to spearhead the international movement of critical components within the commercial aviation sector. In this high-impact role, you will be the primary architect of a seamless, worldwide supply chain, ensuring that sophisticated aerospace assemblies reach their destinations with precision and regulatory integrity. You will join a culture that prizes technical problem-solving and high-trust collaboration, providing you the autonomy to drive excellence across a complex, multi-modal transport network.
Based in the Greater Buffalo area, this position offers a premier quality of life coupled with the professional satisfaction of supporting some of the world’s most advanced commercial aircraft programs.
What You’ll Do
Architect and implement a comprehensive global logistics roadmap that optimizes speed, cost, and reliability across international borders.
Champion the administration and optimization of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to ensure digital transparency and data-driven decision-making.
Direct all air and ocean freight activities, managing the complexities of high-priority, time-sensitive, and oversized aerospace shipments.
Enforce strict adherence to international trade regulations and compliance standards, mitigating risk in a highly regulated commercial environment.
Negotiate and govern high-level contracts with third-party logistics providers and global suppliers to ensure peak service levels.
Synthesize cross-functional efforts between procurement, manufacturing, and quality departments to harmonize the flow of materials.
Drive fiscal accountability by managing the logistics budget and identifying opportunities for sustainable cost reduction and process improvement.
Monitor and report on critical KPIs, utilizing performance metrics to fuel a culture of continuous operational enhancement.
Cultivate supply chain resilience by proactively identifying and neutralizing potential disruptions within the global network.
What You Bring
Educational Foundation: A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Business, or a related technical field.
Industry Expertise: At least 7 years of progressive leadership in transportation or logistics management, specifically within aerospace or a similarly complex industrial manufacturing environment.
Technical Proficiency: Extensive hands-on experience with TMS platforms and a deep understanding of multimodal execution (Air, Ocean, and Land).
Compliance Mastery: Solid command of global trade principles and a working knowledge of Incoterms 2020.
Aviation Fluency: Specific experience supporting commercial aircraft programs, including managing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) or other time-critical logistics, is highly preferred.
Systems Knowledge: Exposure to SAP or equivalent enterprise-level ERP systems is a significant advantage.
Global Mindset: Proven ability to navigate multinational supply chains and lead diverse teams across different time zones, including a willingness to travel 20-30%.
When you partner with StaffRight Associates in your search for your next role, you’re doing more than pursuing a job, you’re aligning yourself with a team of experts committed to placing top-tier talent in truly impactful positions.
We take pride in fostering professional growth and connecting forward-thinking individuals with organizations that value innovation and excellence. We look forward to showcasing your expertise in a way that resonates with our clients and opens the door to meaningful opportunities.
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