Project Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

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Axillon Aerospace, Inc.

Project Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

Austin, TX +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    AXILLON AEROSPACE is a leading provider of complex, highly engineered composite and polymer solutions for demanding commercial and defense applications. Comprised of six, purpose-built centers of excellence throughout the USA and Mexico, each strategically focused on serving specific markets across aerospace engines and airframes, as well as munitions, radomes, antennas and fuel containment. Learn more at axillonaerospace.com

    P osition Summary

    Axillon Aerospace is seeking a **Project Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics **to lead key strategic initiatives that enhance the performance of our logistics and supply chain management operations. As a critical member of our Supply Chain team, this role is responsible for driving execution excellence across freight, cold chain, and supplier logistics while influencing internal and external stakeholders to align with program and business goals.

    This individual contributor role reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain and will work cross-functionally with procurement, planning, quality, operations, and engineering to develop and deploy high-impact logistics and supply chain strategies. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing, understands the complexities of supplier and freight management, and can lead through influence.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Project Leadership – Logistics & Supplier Delivery

    • Lead cross-functional logistics and supplier delivery initiatives that align with Axillon’s supply chain strategy.
    • Act as the execution arm of logistics and supplier performance improvement projects—monitoring, tracking, and reporting outcomes.
    • Develop logistics and freight readiness plans for high-priority programs and new product introductions.
    • Influence suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive adherence to committed delivery schedules, logistics requirements, and packaging standards.

    Freight Execution

    • Oversee freight carrier performance, rate management, and risk mitigation strategies across domestic and international shipments.
    • Lead implementation of enhanced visibility, tracking, and compliance tools for both general and cold freight shipments.
    • Manage and support cold chain transport activities as part of a broader logistics strategy—ensuring compliance for temperature-sensitive aerospace materials.
    • Partner with 3PLs and freight forwarders to optimize routing, documentation, and cost efficiency while ensuring delivery performance.

    Supplier Logistics & Commodity Support

    • Collaborate with commodity managers and procurement teams to ensure supplier logistics performance aligns with program needs.
    • Drive continuous improvement in supplier delivery and logistics readiness through data analytics and root cause corrective actions (RCCA).
    • Help define and refine supplier packaging, labeling, routing instructions, and freight terms as part of supplier onboarding and development.
    • Support the development of standardized supplier logistics agreements and freight responsibility matrices.

    Warehousing & Material Flow Support

    • Partner with site operations and warehouse teams to streamline inbound and outbound material flow.
    • Provide project support for warehouse optimization, material handling improvements, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
    • Leverage ERP and WMS data to identify trends and support real-time decision-making around inventory movement and availability.

    Compliance & Process Improvement

    • Work with ITC to ensure logistics and supplier transportation practices comply with ITAR, EAR, AS9100, and trade regulations.
    • Support implementation of KPIs and dashboards that track supplier delivery performance, freight spend, and logistics cycle time.
    • Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to streamline freight and logistics processes and drive measurable performance gains.

    Qualifications

    Experience:

    • 7+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or supplier delivery roles in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
    • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects with measurable impact—particularly in logistics or supplier execution.
    • Experience managing 3PLs, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to support global logistics strategies.
    • Demonstrated ability to influence suppliers and internal teams without direct authority.

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
    • Certifications such as PMP, CPSM, CPIM, or CSCP are strongly preferred.

    Skills & Competencies

    Operational & Technical:

    • Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems and logistics data.
    • Strong understanding of trade compliance, ITAR/EAR regulations, and international shipping practices.
    • Competency in data analysis tools to assess supplier performance and logistics cost drivers.

    Leadership & Influence

    • Highly collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead through influence.
    • Confident communicator capable of aligning diverse stakeholders toward common goals.
    • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-urgency environment with shifting priorities.

    Analytical & Continuous Improvement

    • Experience implementing logistics KPIs and using metrics to drive decisions.Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
    • Ability to troubleshoot supplier delivery issues and implement systemic solutions.

    Work Environment & Travel

    • Hybrid role with a mix of on-site presence in logistics and warehouse environments and office-based work.
    • Occasional domestic and international travel required to support supplier, program, or logistics partner engagements.
    • Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $125K-$135K.

    Why Join Axillon Aerospace?

    At Axillon Aerospace, we are building the next generation of aerospace systems—and we know our supply chain and logistics operations are foundational to that success. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead transformative projects, strengthen supplier delivery performance, and influence cross-functional success.

    If you’re a high-impact supply chain professional who leads with influence and thrives on turning complexity into results, we want to hear from you.

    Axillon is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Axillon is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

    This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

    (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

    If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination.

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  • Locations
    Tampa, FL • Austin, TX