Logistics Manager

Comlux America•Indianapolis, IN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager is responsible for leading the planning, materials, inventory, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and logistics functions supporting Comlux America’s aircraft completion and manufacturing operations. This role ensures materials are accurately planned, available when required, properly controlled, and efficiently moved through the organization to support production schedules and aircraft delivery commitments. The Logistics Manager serves as the primary interface between Planning, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, and Finance to ensure material readiness, inventory optimization, schedule adherence, and operational efficiency. The position provides leadership for Manufacturing Kitting, Inventory Management, Warehouse Operations, International Shipping and Receiving, and Material Quality Inspection while driving process discipline, continuous improvement, and data-driven operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in production planning, materials management, supply chain, inventory management, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing planning, materials, inventory, logistics, warehouse, or operational support teams.
Demonstrated experience managing material flow and logistics within a complex manufacturing environment.
Experience utilizing ERP, MRP, inventory management, warehouse management, or other operational systems.
Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, operational excellence, or Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
Experience working in an aerospace, aviation, highly regulated manufacturing, or similarly complex production environment preferred.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Advanced knowledge of production planning, materials management, inventory control, supply chain operations, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of production scheduling, material requirements planning, inventory optimization, kitting, and material flow.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify operational risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies.
Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable business decisions.
Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functional areas.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience with ERP, MRP, warehouse management, inventory management, and business intelligence systems.
Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across Planning, Production, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.
Strong financial and operational acumen with an understanding of inventory cost, working capital, labor efficiency, and operational performance.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees and build high-performing teams.
Ability to establish priorities, manage multiple projects, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, schedule performance, inventory accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead warehousing and distribution functions to ensure materials and products are safely and securely received, moved, stored, kitted, and shipped in support of production requirements.
Manage shipping and receiving activities, including domestic and international shipments, to ensure efficient material flow and prevent bottlenecks or delays.
Establish departmental priorities, workload balancing, staffing requirements, and resource plans to support operational demands.
Lead Manufacturing Kitting activities to ensure required materials and components are accurately picked, organized, documented, and delivered to production in accordance with established schedules.
Oversee inventory management activities to maintain accurate inventory levels, appropriate safety stock, material availability, and effective inventory control.
Develop and maintain planning, material control, warehousing, and logistics processes, standards, and procedures that support efficient production execution.
Monitor critical material availability and partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to identify shortages, mitigate risks, and ensure production readiness.
Lead planning and operational readiness reviews to identify material, inventory, logistics, and schedule risks and establish appropriate mitigation plans.
Partner with Material Analysts and Supply Chain teams to develop and implement inventory optimization strategies that improve material availability while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
Establish and monitor departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including schedule adherence, material availability, inventory accuracy, inventory performance, planning accuracy, shipping and receiving performance, and operational efficiency.
Analyze operational and inventory data to identify trends, inefficiencies, material risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, material flow, inventory management, kitting, warehouse operations, and schedule execution.
Serve as the primary escalation point for significant planning, material, inventory, warehouse, shipping, receiving, and schedule-related issues.
Collaborate with Finance to support inventory valuation, inventory accuracy, material cost analysis, working capital initiatives, and other financial objectives related to materials and logistics.
Support the implementation, optimization, and continuous improvement of ERP, MRP, inventory management, warehouse management, and operational reporting systems.
Ensure appropriate controls are established and maintained for material traceability, inventory transactions, shipping documentation, receiving documentation, and other required records.
Ensure material quality inspection activities are completed in accordance with established company procedures, engineering requirements, and quality standards.
Partner with Quality, Engineering, Procurement, and Production to resolve material discrepancies, shortages, damaged material, supplier issues, and other conditions that may impact production.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, regulatory requirements, import/export requirements, and applicable operational controls.
Develop departmental workforce plans and oversee staffing, succession planning, performance management, training, and employee development.
Coach, mentor, and develop planning, materials, inventory, kitting, warehouse, and logistics personnel to build technical capability and a culture of accountability.
Establish and maintain effective communication and operating rhythms across Planning, Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and other key stakeholders.
Prepare and present operational performance reports, material status, inventory metrics, risks, and improvement initiatives to leadership.
Support strategic operational initiatives and other projects as assigned by leadership.
Perform other related duties as assigned.