Logistics Manager - Firefly Aerospace : Job Details

At Firefly, we're focused on making space attainable for everyone – including you! Each team member's passion, dedication, and innovative ideas have a direct impact on fueling our successful trajectory into space. And there's no shortage of meaningful projects to work on at Firefly. As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly has a diverse line of business with opportunities to get hands-on experience building launch vehicles, orbital vehicles, and lunar landers.

Firefly's purpose is to innovate with relentless courage to unlock space for humanity – in a way only Fireflies can.

“You miss all the shots you don't take. If this is something that interests you, then apply. Being a dedicated, driven team player can carry you far. You can learn about rockets, it's much harder to learn dedication and passion.”

– Meagan Roth, Sr. Director of Systems Engineering and Launch

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From rocket propulsion and test operations to spacecraft, we have open roles across the company. We're looking for incredibly passionate, bright innovators to join our team and help make space exploration an achievable dream for everyone.

As an end-to-end responsive space company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Our small- to medium-lift launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles allow us to service the entire lifecycle of government and commercial missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. We utilize carbon composite structures, patented propulsion technologies, and common components across our vehicles to iterate quickly, improve reliability, and deliver payloads at a lower cost.

SUMMARY

Become a vital force in Firefly's groundbreaking journey to Launch, Land, and Orbit! Our Supply Chain Team is seeking sharp, energetic individuals with an unwavering eye for detail. As a Logistics Manager, you'll be a critical pillar of the Firefly Supply Chain & Inventory Management Team. Step up, contribute meaningfully, and shape the future with us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Logistics efforts with Production and R & D teams.
• Manage inbound, outbound, and direct ship efforts.
• Handle import and export shipments to ensure export-control compliance and prevent issues with customs agencies.
• Selecting appropriate transportation methods, optimizing delivery routes, and balance cost and timely delivery.
• Manage, audit, and select logistics partners to achieve Firefly objectives.
• Coordinate agreements and contract negotiation with logistics providers.
• Track and assign logistics and expediting costs by program and project.
• Work closely with shippers, logistics providers, requestors, compliance, and regulatory bodies to ensure safe and timely transport of shipments.
• Regularly review, update, and communicate packaging requirements and standards.
• Champion proper packaging and handling of Firefly goods for both internal and external transport.
• Oversee freight incident reporting and insurance claims related to transportation of goods.
• Evaluate past deliveries and logistics performance to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
• Implement and integrate systems for planning, tracking, and managing logistics data and administrative functions.
• Process shipping requests and troubleshoot exceptions as necessary.
• Define proper requirements for hazardous materials transport and ensure compliance of Firefly personnel and logistics partners.
• Shepherd high-priority logistics needs and shipping escalations through delivery.
• Monitor customer satisfaction ratings and drive improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 7+ years of logistics management or equivalent experience
• BA, BS in related field
• Great project management and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to back up conclusions with data
• Time management skills, with the ability to separate the important tasks from the noise
• Sense of urgency, with the ability to work well under pressure and complete tasks on-time
• MS Office (including Excel, Word & Outlook)
• Software operation and data entry skills
• Possess a valid “Real ID” driver's license, and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass Air Force background checks
• Physical stamina to perform regular duties, including
  • Lift, push, or pull at least 50 pounds
  • Stand for long periods of time
  • Crouch, bend, and reach
• Aerospace Industry experience
• Odoo ERP/MRP knowledge.
• Experience in R&D, Proto-typing and test environment a plus.
• Experience in AS9100 environment.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.