Senior Logistician (Contract)

Job Title: Senior Logistician Location: Huntsville, AL Zip Code: 35801 Start Date: Right Away Job Type: Contract Pay Rate: $43.27 - $77.31 DoE Keywords: #SeniorLogisticianJobs #ALjobs;

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Logistician is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, integrating, testing and managing integrated logistics support (ILS) activities/items across the lifecycle of aerospace and defense programs. This role is responsible for overall product integration and testing sequences post-delivery. This role also ensures systems, equipment, and materials are delivered, supported, maintained, and sustained efficintly while meeting contractual, regulatory, cost, schedule, and performance requirements. This position partners closely with engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, program management, and government customers to support mission‑critical programs.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, execute, and maintain Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) plans aligned with program and contract requirements.
• Perform logistics analyses including maintenance planning, provisioning, sparing analysis, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), and supportability assessments.
• Support system lifecycle phases including design, development, production, deployment, sustainment, testing and disposal.
• Coordinate deployment, return, and maintenance of special test equipment with certifications
• Coordinate material planning, transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
• Ensure timely availability of parts, tools, support equipment, and spares.
• Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to mitigate shortages and delivery risks.
• Develop and maintain logistics documentation such as maintenance plans, provisioning data, technical manuals, and sustainment reports.
• Ensure compliance with military standards (MIL STD), contractual data item descriptions (DIDs), and customer requirements.
• Program & Customer Support
• Serve as the logistics point of contact for internal teams, customers, and government stakeholders.
• Support proposal development, including cost estimates, logistics narratives, and sustainment strategies.
• Participate in program reviews, design reviews (PDR/CDR), pre/post ship reviews, and general customer meetings.
• Ensure logistics activities comply with regulatory, contractual, export control (ITAR/EAR), and security requirements.
• Identify logistics risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance system readiness.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics and sustainment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor"s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5-8 years with Bachelors degree or equivalent experience with at least 1 year of prior experience in a project lead role.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar).
• Familiarity with logistics analysis tools, provisioning databases, or lifecycle management systems preferred.
• Understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and sustainment engineering principles.
• Knowledge of system lifecycle management, maintenance planning, provisioning, sparing, and supportability analysis.
• Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards, specifications, and government contracting environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, technical manuals, and program documentation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a program-driven environment.
• Ability to work independently at customer location(s) without appreciable direction or oversight.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and customers including end customer user.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or equivalent).

Software/Tools Used:

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Costpoint, or similar).
• Familiarity with logistics analysis tools, provisioning databases, or lifecycle management systems preferred.
• Understanding of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and sustainment engineering principles.
• Proficiency with standard office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook or equivalent).

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the apply now link provided. Our overriding goal is to provide quality staffing solutions that help people, organizations, and communities succeed. Belcan is a leading provider of qualified personnel to many of the world's most respected enterprises. We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We are the employer of choice for thousands worldwide. For more information, please visit our website at Belcan.com Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.