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Job Description:

Satair is looking for a Transport Manager to join our team based in Herndon, VA.

You will be part of the team responsible for all transport related activities (Inbound, Airbus Internal Transports and Outbound). This contains 3PL and Integrator Management (Performance, Quality, Costs, Sustainability), Process Design and Implementation, working in transport related projects, escalation management, and daily operations if necessary.

Your working environment:

The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation’s capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters – located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze!

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000&43; e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

Primary Responsibilities: 

Contribute on regional and global  transport related projects and support the deployment of the Satair new global Transportation Operating Model (TMS, 3PL -4PL) contributing to the global Satair Logistics transformation program:

• Support change from local (US) to global transport operating mode working closely with our teams in Europe and APAC region

• Ensure consistent global contractual framework and ensure full compliance with US law in cooperation with Procurement

• Contribute to the design and deployment of our new Transport Operating Model

• Support an End to End process review on all Transport, Customs and Export Control processes

Manage US and global 3 PL service providers on a tactical level to ensure performance (On time delivery, Cost, Quality, Sustainability), drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the procurement of Transportation services:

• Run monthly business reviews with our 3 PL, steer improvement initiatives involving all stakeholders

• Feed into US transport budget and contribute to global Transport Cost Controlling

• Contribute to global call for tender activities with US demand, ensure Purchase Order placement and supplier payments

Act as a Transport Business Partner for our operations and commercial teams to continuously improve transport concepts to meet Customer’s expectations:

• Monitor replenishment and Inbound flows into the US

• Monitor outbound flows for Solutions customers

• Forecast and anticipate Operational developments that will affect transportation flows and volumes.

• Run dedicated cost optimization initiatives at US level

Your boarding pass:

Qualified Experience and Training:

• Manage US related Transport budget (10M USD per year) and ensure adherence to budget letter

• Ensure compliance with internal Procurement rules, Customs and Export Control regulations

• Direct impact on Customer satisfaction linked to Transport performance (Inbound & Outbound)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in similar position and/or within Freight Forwarding Industry

• Deep understanding of the Transportation business

Licensure/Certifications:

Preferred

• CPL (Certified Logistics Professional)

• CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics)

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: On-site

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

• Hearing: able to hear and to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

• 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. Daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily

• 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 the production floor. Daily

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Daily

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily

• Personal Protective Equipment required: 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 visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Citizenship: 

•  Eligible for employment in the USA, either through Citizenship or Green Card Holder status.

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A full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.

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

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Job Posting End Date: 08.02.2025

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