Senior Logistics Manager

BAE Systems Plc•Vicksburg, MS

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About The Position

At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Senior Logistics Manager, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. As a Senior Logistics Manager, you'll perform lifecycle management, including reporting and maintaining version currency, vendor and/or manufacturer maintenance, property receipt, refresh data, inventory control, equipment staging and distribution, warranty and repair coordination, erasure and cleansing, and transfer or destruction of hardware assets. The manager will develop and implement scalable logistics strategies, manage vendor relationships, optimize inventory control, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and security protocols. They will lead a team of logistics professionals, leveraging data analytics to drive process improvements, reduce operational costs, and guarantee the timely delivery and deployment of IT assets to support business operations. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in IT asset management (ITAM) and a proven ability to manage complex global supply chains within a large-scale, dynamic enterprise setting. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to analyze expenses, manage contract administration, oversee inventory management, handle invoice management, conduct audit services, and perform rate plan optimization. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) or comparable
10+ years of experience in logistics management, with extensive experience managing multiple teams for environments in government or large enterprise settings
Proven expertise in functions such as contract administration, inventory/invoice management, audits, rate optimization, procurement, disputes, and ServiceDesk support
Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
Strong knowledge of federal procurement and financial standards (e.g., FAR, DFARS) and ITIL practices for service financial management
Proficiency in TEM tools (e.g., Tangoe, Calero, or similar platforms) and data analytics for expense optimization
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for vendor negotiations and stakeholder reporting

Nice To Haves

Certified Inventory Management Professional (CIMP) certification
PMI-PM certification
Experience supporting DoD or large federal telecom environments, including multi-carrier integrations and cost recovery projects
ITIL 4 Foundation or higher certification, with focus on service value system and continual improvement
Background in advanced analytics (e.g., SQL for CDR queries) and procurement automation
Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., Certified Telecommunications Analyst - CTA)

Responsibilities

Perform lifecycle management, including reporting and maintaining version currency, vendor and/or manufacturer maintenance, property receipt, refresh data, inventory control, equipment staging and distribution, warranty and repair coordination, erasure and cleansing, and transfer or destruction of hardware assets.
Develop and implement scalable logistics strategies.
Manage vendor relationships.
Optimize inventory control.
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and security protocols.
Lead a team of logistics professionals.
Leverage data analytics to drive process improvements, reduce operational costs, and guarantee the timely delivery and deployment of IT assets to support business operations.
Analyze expenses.
Manage contract administration.
Oversee inventory management.
Handle invoice management.
Conduct audit services.
Perform rate plan optimization.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards