Head of Transport Americas

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Job Description:

Job Summary: 

Are you ready to take on a mission-critical role? We are looking for an experienced leader to take full ownership of our transport and customs operations for the Americas, with a primary focus on leading a large-scale business transformation. In this high-visibility role, you will be the single point of accountability for our aerospace spares logistics, from strategic provider partnerships to complex customs compliance.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Develop People: Lead and mentor our dynamic teams in Dulles, VA, and Miami fostering a culture of continuous improvement and individual and team growth. 15%

• Command Operations: Steer all global Transport & Customs service providers on an operational, tactical and strategic level to ensure highest performance standards.  25%

• Own Compliance: Drive the evolution of our newly reworked customs operations governance and ensure flawless execution in full compliance with relevant regulations in a fast changing environment. 20%

• Innovate & Improve: Lead continuous improvements of our global Air-, Sea- and Roadfreight products and continuously enhance our Transport and Customs processes, making them even more efficient. 15%

• Transform Spearhead the regional deployment of our global 4PL operating model and new Transport Management System (TMS) and contribute to our global Logistics Transformation Program 10%

• Ensure Strong Partnerships: Develop partnerships with our external Service Providers to drive long-term success and collaborate with global stakeholders within the Satair and Airbus corporate organization at all levels. 10%

Additional Responsibilities: 

 Other duties as assigned:       5%

• Represent Global Head of Transport & Customs Operations in regional management meetings, projects and initiatives.

Qualified Experience and Training:  

Education:

Required

• Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent qualifications backed by several years of relevant work experience

Experience:

Required

• Minimum 10 years experience in similar position within Freight Forwarding, Aerospace or Manufacturing industry

• Proven leadership experience in an international environment

Licensure/Certifications:

Preferred

• CPL (Certified Logistics Professional)

• CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics)

Travel Required: 

• 10 % Domestic and International

Citizenship:

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

Clearance:

• Not applicable

Qualified Skills: 

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Several years of leadership experience in an international environment

• Proven track record and deep expertise in Transport, Customs operations and logistics in general

• strong working experience with supply chains or global logistics networks

• Strong affinity for data

Preferred

• experiences in the aerospace or manufacturing industry

• knowledge of data analytics tools

Communication Skills: 

Required:

• Fluent in English a must (both verbal and written)

• great communicator with strong stakeholder management skills at all levels

• collaborative and adaptable, a true team player in an international setting and very good in building business relationships

Preferred:

• Additional language skills a plus (German, French, Danish)

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• Google Suite (similar to MS office applications), Transport Management System

Preferred:

• SAP, Transport Management System of AEB, Customs Software systems

Complexity of the Role: 

Level of Decision Making: 

• Business: operational, tactical, strategic

• People 

Organizational information:

Direct Reports: 

Is this a people manager? Yes

# of Exempt Reports:  4    

# of Non-exempt Reports:  1    
 

Job Dimensions: 

• Manage US related Transport and Customs broker budget (20 M USD per year) and ensure adherence to budget letter

• Define new Customs governance and ensure compliance to Customs and Export Control regulations

• Ensure compliance with internal Procurement rules

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

• Direct impact on Compliance linked to Customs regulations

• Drive business Transformation and continuous improvements to ensure company ambition 2030

Nature of Contacts: 

•  Cross functional  collaboration / Communication within Satair and Airbus corporate functions at all levels (US and global)

  • Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, HR, Customer Facing teams, warehouse functions, Customs North America, Export Control

• Regular operational and tactical communication and negotiation with external business partners

  • Transportation and customs suppliers at Senior level (US and global)

• Management

  • Satair US and global management

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote:  60 % onsite / 40% remote 

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. 100% 

• 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. 100%

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. 100%

• 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. 100%

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 100%

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. 100%

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. 100%

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. 100%

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. 100%

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.100%

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice. 10%

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. 100%

• 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.

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.

Company:

Satair USA, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Leadership

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Job Posting End Date: 12.06.2025

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