Global Logistics Manager - Buffalo, NY to $170,000 (relo avail

Global Logistics Manager
-Buffalo, NY to $170,000 (relo avail) OPEN JOB:
Global Logistics Manager

LOCATION:

Buffalo, New York SALARY: $120,000 to $170,000
*** Relocation Assistance Available
-Yes INDUSTRY:
Aerospace / Aviation IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Successfully implemented TMS solutions within companies
• Experience and knowledge of VMI – (Vendor Manage Inventory) strategies with 3PL and 4PL providers
• Experience in lean freight cost rationalization

• Our client’s Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) is seeking a Global Logistics Manager, responsible for the global planning, execution, and governance of transportation and logistics operations supporting commercial aircraft programs.
• The Global Logistics Manager ensures compliant, cost-effective, and on-time movement of aerospace parts, assemblies, and materials across international supply chains.
• The position requires strong expertise in global commercial trade compliance, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and multimodal logistics execution, including air freight, ocean freight, and expedited shipments.
• The Global Logistics Manager works closely with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and external logistics partners to maintain delivery reliability while complying with all international trade regulations.
• All activities support commercial aviation programs only; no military or defense work is involved.

• Define and execute a global logistics strategy
• Own the transportation management systems (TMS)
• Manage air and ocean freight operations
• Facilitate global trade compliance and regulatory management
• Manage Incoterms and contractual logistics
• Manage supplier and logistics service providers
• Manage budget and cost
• Manage risk and improve supply chain resilience
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Report on KPIs and continuous improvement measures
• Oversee compliance, audit, and documentation control
• Travel 20-30%

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Business, Engineering, or a similar discipline
• 7+ years of experience in logistics or transportation management within aerospace or complex industrial manufacturing
• TMS (Transportation Management Systems) solutions Implementation
• Experience and knowledge of VMI
• Strategies with 3PL and 4PL providers
• Experience in lean freight cost rationalization
• Strong hands‑on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), international shipping execution, and air and ocean freight operations
• Solid understanding of global trade compliance principles
• Experience working in multinational supply chains

• Aerospace industry experience supporting commercial aircraft programs
• Experience managing AOG or time‑critical logistics
• Knowledge of Incoterms 2020
• Exposure to SAP
• Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing sites