Senior Logistics Manager #REF2698I

Company Description

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: www.elbitsystems-us.com or follow us on X.

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing logistics activities at a corporate level. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing logistics strategies to ensure timely and efficient support for defense programs. The role involves collaborating with various teams to develop strategic comprehensive logistics plans, compliance, cost savings, solving logistics problems, and providing expert inputs to support the U.S. divisions.

Responsibilities and Tasks in order of priority to be successful:

• Establish strong and collaborative relationships with divisional program managers, buyers, and shipping/receiving teams to effectively implement and carry out corporate logistics strategy

• Develop and maintain corporate policies and procedures as they flow to the divisional logistics operations

• Establishing Carrier/Freight forwarder relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs resolve problems or complaints

• Negotiating contracts and coordinating 3PL, express courier, and freight forwarder integration plans with internal clients

• Partner with Data2Logistics to maintain metrics, analyze data and drive cost improvements

• Monitoring market dynamics that impact logistics availability and/or pricing

• Partnering with internal clients to identify logistics sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels

• Partner with internal and affiliate import/export compliance teams to manage, mitigate, and/or appropriately track/allocate international shipping and EXIM duties, tariffs, and fees

• Provide direct support to divisions related to material and finished goods transportation ensuring compliance, program performance, and cost responsible methods

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Qualifications

Education, Experience & License or Certification

• Experience with large scale 3PL contracts and optimizing logistics networks.

• Experience handling shipments of sensitive and complex items, such as classified goods and heavy payloads.

• Experience with hazardous materials regulations, OSHA, and DoT rules and regulations

• Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations, including ITAR, DFAR, EAR, and other applicable defense related export controls.

• Develop corporate strategies for freight cost saving measures

• Develop and maintain corporate policies and procedures and partner with divisional logistics operations to ensure compliance

• Establishing freight relationship management processes and resolve problems or complaints.

• Negotiating contracts and coordinating 2PL & 3PL integration plans with internal clients

• Partner with Data2Logistics to maintain metrics, analyze data and drive cost improvements

• Identify potential supply chain risks related to freight operations and develop mitigation plans

• Partnering with internal and affiliate import/export compliance teams to manage, mitigate, and/or appropriately track/allocate international shipping and EXIM duties, tariffs, and fees.

• Provide direct support to divisions related to material and finished goods transportation ensuring compliance, program performance, and cost responsible methods

• Partner with sites to develop annual freight spend plans

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present to data and operational plans to leadership

Skills and Abilities

• Adaptability: Adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment

• Attention to Detail: Precision in managing logistics operations to avoid errors and ensure cost effective and efficiency

• Time Management: Effectively prioritize tasks and manage time to meet deadlines

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with logistics and supply chain management software

• Data Analysis: Proficient in analyzing data to make informed decisions and optimize logistics with the divisions

• Project Management: Ability to plan, execute, and oversee projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

• Strategic Thinking: Developing and implementing long term plants that align with company goals

• Team Leadership: Experience in motivating and leading indirect teams and fostering a positive work environment

• Problem-Solving: Strong ability to identify issues, think critically, and implement effective solutions

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to interact with cross functional teams across the organization and logistics providers

Travel/Physical Requirements

• May require some travel

• Work is usually conducted in an office or warehouse (when visiting sites to work with the warehouse teams)

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected].

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