ANTARCTICA: Punta Arenas Packet Lead

KBR•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Punta Arenas Packet Lead serves as the senior operational leader for Antarctic Science and Engineering Support Contract (ASESC) activities conducted in Punta Arenas, Chile, which functions as a critical international logistics and transportation hub supporting Antarctic operations. This position provides leadership and oversight for logistics coordination, cargo operations, warehousing, transportation services, traveler support, facilities operations, contractor management, and stakeholder engagement. This Punta Arenas Packet Lead will serve as the primary liaison between program leadership, logistics providers, Chilean partners, government agencies, transportation providers, contractors, and internal operational teams to ensure seamless support for Antarctic deployments and redeployments. This position will require travel to Punta Arenas, Chile.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of degree
Typically 7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, field operations, or a related field
Demonstrated experience supporting transportation, cargo movement, warehousing, traveler services, or international operations
Knowledge of supply chain management, operational planning, logistics coordination, and contractor oversight
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse international stakeholders
Experience managing budgets, schedules, operational performance metrics, and resource requirements
Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

Spanish language proficiency
Master's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Experience working in South America or supporting international logistics hubs
Knowledge of customs clearance, import/export regulations, international transportation, and freight forwarding processes

Responsibilities

Oversee logistics operations supporting the movement of personnel, cargo, equipment, supplies, and materials between global supply locations and Antarctica
Coordinate transportation activities including airlift support, cargo movement, traveler processing, and deployment operations
Manage relationships with local service providers, contractors, vendors, transportation partners, and logistics support organizations
Coordinate closely with Antarctic stations, logistics teams, aviation operations, supply chain organizations, and science support personnel to ensure mission requirements are met
Oversee warehousing, cargo staging, container management, material handling, and inventory activities conducted in Punta Arenas
Support seasonal deployment and redeployment activities, including personnel movement, orientation, training coordination, and traveler support
Monitor operational performance and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, service delivery, and mission support
Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, local regulations, environmental requirements, customs processes, and program policies
Develop operational plans, budgets, forecasts, schedules, procedures, and performance metrics
Foster a culture of safety, customer service, operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement