Head of Transport Americas

Airbus • Herndon, VA

49d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take on a mission-critical role? We are looking for an experienced leader to take full ownership of our transport and customs operations for the Americas, with a primary focus on leading a large-scale business transformation. In this high-visibility role, you will be the single point of accountability for our aerospace spares logistics, from strategic provider partnerships to complex customs compliance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent qualifications backed by several years of relevant work experience
• Minimum 10 years experience in similar position within Freight Forwarding, Aerospace or Manufacturing industry
• Proven leadership experience in an international environment
• Fluent in English a must (both verbal and written)
• great communicator with strong stakeholder management skills at all levels
• collaborative and adaptable, a true team player in an international setting and very good in building business relationships
• Google Suite (similar to MS office applications), Transport Management System
• Eligible for employment in the USA, either through Citizenship or Green Card Holder status.

Nice To Haves

• CPL (Certified Logistics Professional)
• CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics)
• experiences in the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• knowledge of data analytics tools
• Additional language skills a plus (German, French, Danish)
• SAP, Transport Management System of AEB, Customs Software systems

Responsibilities

• Develop People: Lead and mentor our dynamic teams in Dulles, VA, and Miami fostering a culture of continuous improvement and individual and team growth. 15%
• Command Operations: Steer all global Transport & Customs service providers on an operational, tactical and strategic level to ensure highest performance standards. 25%
• Own Compliance: Drive the evolution of our newly reworked customs operations governance and ensure flawless execution in full compliance with relevant regulations in a fast changing environment. 20%
• Innovate & Improve: Lead continuous improvements of our global Air-, Sea- and Roadfreight products and continuously enhance our Transport and Customs processes, making them even more efficient. 15%
• Transform Spearhead the regional deployment of our global 4PL operating model and new Transport Management System (TMS) and contribute to our global Logistics Transformation Program 10%
• Ensure Strong Partnerships: Develop partnerships with our external Service Providers to drive long-term success and collaborate with global stakeholders within the Satair and Airbus corporate organization at all levels. 10%
• Other duties as assigned:      5%
• Represent Global Head of Transport & Customs Operations in regional management meetings, projects and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees