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Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Logistics Manager

Inventory Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeOrléans, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master 2 or equivalent qualification (VAE) at BAC+5 level in logistics or an industrial domain is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience, including team-management experience with managerial and operational staff, in a demanding environment is required.
  • Confirmed hands-on logistics experience in flow management, production, operational warehouse management, or industrial activities is required.
  • Experience in logistics and Supply Chain roles and in managing complex flows involving multiple suppliers, APRUs, and customer requirements is required.
  • Proficiency with Excel, ERP and/or logistics Warehouse Management System tools, and tracking and reporting tools is required.
  • Direct management experience with service managers and supervision of operational teams is required.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements concerning safety, the environment, and labor law, as well as Supply Chain principles, is required.
  • Knowledge of stock-management, flow-management, and transport tools; customs procedures and shipping documents; and packaging conditions and techniques is required.
  • Export-control process knowledge is required.
  • Professional English at a minimum B2 level is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and oversee all site logistics activities in conjunction with industrial activities, including stock management, stores, receiving, incoming inspection, distribution, packaging, and shipping.
  • Manage and store parts, components, materials, and subassemblies; validate stock information; and ensure the site's industrial storage strategy is followed.
  • Monitor and propose improvements to stock-turnover rates with planners and procurement staff, cycle counting, and inventory accuracy between physical stock and the information system.
  • Receive all incoming flows within the scope, both physically and in the ERP system.
  • Perform IQAM (identification, quantity, appearance, and marking) checks; investigate supplier disputes involving nonconforming parts or incomplete or missing documents; and identify and address discrepancies.
  • Set the takt time for the Autonomous Production and Repair Units (APRUs) and distribute parts and collect products after manufacture or repair.
  • Ensure transport activities comply with applicable laws and regulations; support loading operations on site and at potential destinations with field teams to ensure shipment compliance and safety.
  • Analyze and rationalize transport and logistics costs.
  • Develop, optimize, and implement logistics flow-management strategy from receipt through delivery to customers, and manage overall cost, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Synchronize logistics activities with the APRUs and Supply Chain to coordinate resources and capabilities and achieve collective performance.
  • Contribute to customer on-time delivery performance and industrial performance.
  • Monitor assigned activities to ensure operations comply with defined professional standards and Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze operational results and service costs, identify incurred costs, propose cost-reduction actions, and monitor the profit and loss account.
  • Collaborate with field teams and external service providers to anticipate and resolve logistics issues and propose solutions.
  • Manage daily site operations and approximately 50 employees through middle management, including managers.
  • Supervise, engage, and develop the management skills of service managers and professional skills of employees under the role's responsibility.
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team of logistics staff, managers, operators, administrative staff, and engineers.
  • Structure and coordinate the logistics team's work and restore a culture of rigor and operational efficiency.
  • Systematically analyze causes of discrepancies, manage corrective actions, and develop recovery plans when needed.
  • Propose improvements to processes and lead and analyze operational performance indicators and associated action plans in accordance with safety and quality standards.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement and standardization of logistics coordination processes, including use of lean practices.
  • Participate in transformation and digitalization projects, including Transportation Management Systems, management tools, and SAP migration.
  • Support change management by initiating and managing improvement plans and actively participating in strategic projects.
  • Ensure implementation and application of quality, safety, environmental, security, and legal rules.

Desired Qualifications

  • Green Belt certification is a plus.

About the Company

Thales

Global defense and aerospace electronics

Thales designs and delivers critical technology for aerospace, defense, and digital security. Its products include electronics, software, and data-security systems that power air travel, payments, and modern military platforms, by integrating hardware and software to build systems such as avionics, radar, cybersecurity, and secure communications that collect sensor data and protect networks. It stands out through deep industrial experience, end-to-end solutions across defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity, and a focus on AI and quantum tech, aided by strategic acquisitions and partial state ownership. Its goal is to provide reliable, secure, and connected technologies that support national security, public safety, and everyday life by solving complex security and connectivity challenges.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Meudon, France
Founded
1893

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