This position is pending contract award.

Description:

The Program Manager will support the Logistics Integration Support (LIS) Program located at Marine Corps Logistics Command (MCLC) in Albany, GA. This role involves building and managing a team of supply chain experts located at 6 locations (CONUS and OCONUS), coordinating between various organizations, and developing solutions to parts availability issues. The Program Manager will have overall responsibility of the program and will collaborate with the Government on Strategic and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) efforts aimed at improving the program and support of the Government customer. The Program Manager will also be responsible for delivering analyses, reports, and briefings to leadership, while ensuring effective cooperation and communication among stakeholders.

What you will be responsible for: 

• Build, manage, and train a highly effective team of supply chain experts
• Manage the supply chain and mitigate parts-related risks/issues
• Serve as the key liaison with the customer
• Develop and advocate for solutions to parts availability issues
• Develop strategies to support customer initiatives in materiel planning and logistics
• Monitor MCLC impact on fleet-wide weapon system readiness and analyze provisioning related degraders
• All other duties as assigned

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of professional experience in supply chain/distribution required 
• 7 years of experience in a supervisor role required
• 5 years of experience working for DLA and/or working directly supporting a USG Repair Depot preferred
• Excellent relationship/interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with incomplete information and ambiguity
• Industry knowledge of Aerospace & Defense supply chains
• Experience building, training, and managing a team 
• Previous experience leading in a cross-functional team environment
• Previous experience implementing lean and supply chain initiatives
• Experience in supply management and logistical support functions
• Broad understanding of the levels of repair philosophies for military services
• Must understand Military Supply Chain processes and inventory practices
• Ability to obtain a government CAC and a Secret Security Clearance (as required)
• Administrative and management experience
• Experience applying quality control
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suites
• Experience and knowledge of military ground equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of military maintenance programs and supply chain management
• Critical and strategic thinking capabilities
• Strong collaborative, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: 

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. 
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

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