Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics

Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics

Home Office - Addison, TX 75001

Position Type Full Time

Job Title:

Vice President of Supply Chain & Logistics

Reports To:

Chief Operations Officer

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Department:
Administrative

Location:

Home Office

The Vice President of Logistics serves as a strategic executive leader responsible for overseeing King Aerospace's end-to-end global supply chain, warehousing, inventory management, material handling, and transportation operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, the VP of Logistics will design, execute, and optimize scalable supply chain strategies to support complex aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) projects, defense programs, and quick-reaction field operations.

Ensures King Kulture in the Supply Chain & Logistics team and builds a team who strives to make a positive difference daily while maintaining the King standard for exceptional conduct and character.

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Aviation Management, or a related field required.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressive leadership experience in aviation/aerospace logistics, defense contracting, or MRO supply chain management.
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategies in an aviation heavy maintenance overhaul or manufacturing environment, for both government and commercial aviation environments.
• Strong understanding of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Federal Acquisition Regulation/Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (FAR/DFARS) compliance, aviation industry supply chains, and government property management standards.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to translate complex supply chain metrics into strategic insights for C-suite leadership and present data-backed proposals. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to foster seamless cross-functional collaboration between program management, procurement, and site technicians, while maintaining calm, decisive direction. Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams of subject matter experts in achieving organizational objectives. Strong networking and relationship management skills, as well as negotiating skills for supplier and carrier management.

Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment is essential.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

This position requires the ability to apply concepts of basic math and algebra, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

This position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. This position must interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability and knowledge to use a computer and related technology effectively.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally in support of supply chain management and strategic initiatives.
• Active Secret Security Clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain one required.
• Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WHS) tailored to aviation (e.g., SAP, Pentagon 2000, Ramco, or similar.
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), or Lean Six Sigma certification highly desirable.

COMPLIANCE, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following information describes the general work environment and physical demands associated with this position. The statements below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…