Logistics Project Manager

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Job Description :

Satair is looking for a Logistics Project Manager to join our team in Dulles this role you will be responsible for implementing global standards for our industrial environment. This includes leading regional projects for warehouse space development introducing best-fit storage and transportation systems and ensuring the adoption of standardized material handling equipment and material flows. You will work closely with global teams and local stakeholders to translate global plans into local actions providing essential forecasts and analysis to align regional capacity with our evolving business needs.

Primary Responsibilities :

Project Leadership & Execution (60%)

Lead and execute high-impact logistics projects aimed at the continuous improvement and standardization of our 10 global warehouses transportation networks and repair activities.

Drive the physical transformation of our sites by managing space development layout optimization and material flow design.

Implement modern solutions by overseeing the selection and introduction of best-in-class storage systems transportation technologies and material handling equipment.

Strategic Planning & Standardization (20%)

Architect and define global standards for material handling equipment warehouse processes and material flows to ensure consistency and excellence across all sites.

Support the global capacity planning process conducting forecasts and analysis to align our warehouse footprint and capabilities with future business needs.

Stakeholder Management & Communication (15%)

Collaborate closely with key stakeholders including commercial supply chain and local site leadership to ensure project alignment with business objectives.

Manage communication and report on project status risks and outcomes to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Additional Responsibilities (5%)

Qualified Experience and Training :

Education :

A Bachelors degree in Logistics Industrial Engineering Supply Chain Management or a similar field.

Experience : Required

7 years of progressive experience in a logistics supply chain or industrial engineering environment.

Expertise in end-to-end project management from initiation and planning through to monitoring control and closing.

Hands-on experience designing implementing and improving warehouse material flows storage systems and material handling equipment.

Demonstrated ability to develop compelling business cases lead milestone / gate reviews and manage project financials.

Proven success leading cross-functional and transnational project teams within a complex matrix organization.

Preferred

PMP PRINCE2 or similar project management certification.

Travel Required :

15% Domestic and International

Citizenship :

Clearance :

No security clearance required

Qualified Skills :

Knowledge Skills Demonstrated Capabilities :

Operational Excellence : knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and / or other continuous improvement methodologies to drive efficiency at scale.

Leadership at Scale : Proven ability to inspire and influence senior leaders.

Data-Driven Leadership : Exceptional analytical skills and a demonstrated ability to use data KPIs and business intelligence to drive strategic decisions and root-cause problems.

Preferred

Knowledge of highly automated or robotics-driven fulfillment environments.

Experience working effectively within a global matrixed organization.

Communication Skills : ( Spoken Written Influencing Proficiency in Other Languages as required by the Job.)

Required :

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in English

Ability to build and deliver presentations to senior management

Technical Systems Proficiency :

Required :

Preferred : SAP S4 / HANA

Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets Slides)

Complexity of the Role :

Level of Decision Making :

Create decision papers / business cases for any kind of investment in logistic equipment

Prepare maturity gates for strategic projects and present the outcome to senior management to facilitate the decision process

Organizational information :

Direct Reports :

Is this a people manager NO

# of Exempt Reports : 0

# of Non-exempt Reports : 0

Job Dimensions :

Budget responsibility : lead and drive projects to ensure budget spent in the respective year

Warehouse assets such as warehouse equipment : purchase warehouse equipment and ensure proper maintenance

Nature of Contacts :

Suppliers for warehouse equipment (racking MHEs etc.)

Manage tenders for logistics equipment

Logistic Consultancy

Internal stakeholders such as facility management quality operations etc.

Physical Requirements :

Onsite or remote : 60 / 40 at this time following Satair policy - subject to change

Vision : able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Hearing : able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Speaking : able to speak in conversations and meetings deliver information and participate in communications. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Equipment Operation (personal computer telephone copies fax machine and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors) : able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Carrying : able to carry documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Lifting : able to lift documents tools drawings electronic equipment up to 30lbs / 14kgs. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Pushing / Pulling : able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Sitting : able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on computer. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Squatting / Kneeling : able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

Standing : able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Travel : able to travel independently and at short notice. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents) : able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. please list frequencyif cannot list an actual percentage of time then specify daily several times a week several times a month at least once a month or a similar descriptor

Personal Protective Equipment : Required PPE includes but is not limited to Safety Shoes Safety Glasses Hearing Protection Respirators / Masks and / or Protective Gloves as required by site and / or customer site

Administrative position only PPE required : Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit appropriate hearing / eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company : Satair USA Inc.

Employment Type : US - Direct Hire

Experience Level : Professional

Remote Type : On-site

Job Family :

Programme & Project Management

Job Posting End Date : 11.08.2025

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1