Head of Logistics and Transport

Airbus • Kinston, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston is looking for a Head of Logistics and Transport to join our Supply Chain department based in Kinston, NC. The person in this role will lead the teams responsible for internal logistics and warehousing, general transport and oversized cargo as well as all suppliers supporting the logistics and transport operations. The Head of Logistics and Transport at Airbus Aerosystem Kinston is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end logistics and transportation operations that support aircraft manufacturing and delivery. The position ensures that materials, components, and finished products move efficiently through the global supply chain.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in either Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering or Business Administration
• 15+ years in logistics, supply chain, or transport management.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or complex manufacturing environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing large global teams.
• Experience in lean manufacturing
• Strategic logistics planning
• Global supply chain management
• Transport network optimization
• Stakeholder management
• Budget and cost control
• Digital logistics tools (ERP, SAP, supply chain analytics)
• Domestic and International
• English
• Influence / Negotiation level
• Authorised to work in the US

Nice To Haves

• Master degree the field listed above
• Experience in Airbus Operating System
• Spanish/French/German speaking
• Technical platforms: SAP / ERP supply chain modules
• Transport Management Systems (TMS)
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Data analytics and forecasting platforms

Responsibilities

• Logistics Strategy: Develop with the support of the commodities and implement global and local logistics and transportation strategies aligned with the plant production, the delivery schedules and the central transport team PIT. Optimize inbound and outbound logistics flows for raw materials, aircraft components and assemblies to the production stations and customers. Ensure cost efficiency while maintaining reliability and safety.
• Transport Operations Management: Oversee multimodal transportation including air, sea, road, and specialized aircraft transport. Coordinate movement of large aircraft parts (A350 section 15 panels, spars, FLS). Manage transport networks between Airbus Aerosystem Kinston and Airbus manufacturing sites.
• Supply Chain Coordination: Work closely with procurement, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of components. Ensure logistics processes support production lines such as those for the Airbus A320, Airbus A350, and Airbus A380.
• Team Leadership: Lead large international logistics teams across multiple sites. Manage logistics managers, transport planners, and warehouse teams. Build capabilities in supply chain planning and digital logistics coordinating and panning with 5+ suppliers that are not connected to Airbus Systems Digitalize the logistic flows of the plant to provide an accurate and real time visibility of all Logistics flows.
• Performance & Cost Control: Monitor logistics KPIs such as on-time delivery, cost per shipment, and inventory levels. Identify efficiency improvements and reduce transportation, scrap and consumption costs.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with aviation, customs, and international regulations. Manage logistics risk including delays, disruptions, and capacity shortages.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes; and both national and international mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive