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Metrea Management LLC

Aviation Logistics Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Metrea Management LLC, Bethany, Oklahoma, United States, 73008


Company OverviewMetrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects as-a-service across a spectrum of domains including Air & Space, Electromagnetic & Cyber, and Synthetic. Metrea Management provides central services to eleven (11) global capability units via Operations, Solutions, Strategy, Legal, and Finance teams.

Position Summary

The Logistics Strategic Sourcing primary role is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and when required, expanding Metrea's global shipping network and inventory management processes in order to achieve effective and efficient support to enterprise and site inventory requirements. Due to the global nature of Metrea operating sites, this position requires significant expertise in compliance with ITAR, EAR, and other regulatory regimes which govern movement of good across international boundaries.

This position also requires monitoring and, when required, intervention in the movement of aviation parts, ground support equipment, tools, and commercial products to enterprise warehouses and local operating sites in order to ensure timely delivery of items between locations.

Role and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a network of logistics providers and other partners to support domestic movement and international import/export operations.Develop and optimize global supply chain movement, including transportation and distribution networks with focus on effectiveness in meeting movement requirements, compliance with global trade regulations, and cost-efficiency.Identify opportunities to improve the timeliness and cost-effectiveness of existing trade lanes between enterprise warehouses and forward operating base stations.Monitor and report on import/export activities, including shipment status and delivery performance.Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including inventory requirements and procurement functions; Global Trade Compliance (GTC) functions, and SCM leadership to ensure timely and accurate delivery of goods.In support of the Head of Global Logistics, manages import and export documentation, including customs declarations, bills of lading, and other shipping documents.Support compliance with domestic and international customs requirements through a working knowledge of the CBP ACE system.Manage relationships with customs officials and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with import/export regulations.Support Global Inventory Management shipping and corporate Global Trade Compliance departments in development of accurate and timely commercial invoices.Support Head of Global Logistics in negotiating freight rates and contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics providers.Adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities efficientlyExcel at resolving complex challenges with a strategic and thoughtful approach.

Education:

Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or similar aviation-related fieldExperience:

5+ years of logistics and supply chain management3 years of experience in aviation logistics, including frequent movements across international boundaries subject to ITAR, EAR, and customs regulatory regimesComputer Skills:

Microsoft Office SuiteExpert level in Microsoft ExcelPreferred Education, Experience and Certificates

Education: Bachelor's DegreeExperience with Veryon or similar platformExperience with Microsoft Dynamics D365

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistanceMust have good command of the English language; oral and writtenMust have a valid driver's license

Our Culture

Metrea's single core value "rooted in humility" is supported by four key attributes; entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning & over-deliver which combined form our Teammate Firmware and our culture. These attributes are explored during the hiring process, when we grow our teams to continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, and how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Benefits

Health and welfare

Retirement plan eligibility

Work Authorization / Security ClearanceLegally authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO StatementMetrea Special Management LLC (MAM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Travel

Travel requirements are between 25 - 35%.

Work Location

Hybrid, with primary on-site locations at Bethany, OK or Temecula, CA

Work EnvironmentThis job operates in an office setting

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some physical abilities may be required

Reasonable Accommodations StatementTo perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this job description to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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