Global Team Lead Transport Management

About the Team

Our Global Logistics and Transport team ensures the secure, timely, and fully compliant movement of critical defence assets and unmanned systems across international borders. As the team lead, you will manage an established group of transport specialists, developing their capabilities while building modern, scalable logistics structures. The team operates at the intersection of supply chain execution, international customs, and strict defence export control, serving as the operational backbone for STARK’s global deliveries.

Your Mission

As Global Lead Transport Management, you will take full end-to-end ownership of our international transport operations and logistics structures in close alignment with lead customs & lead export control. You will lead and develop the existing logistics team, elevate and execute transport management processes to a scalable level.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and continuously develop the existing transport management team to establish high operational standards and autonomous workflows.
• Transform and scale global transport operations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and digital logistics structures to meet growing deployment demands.
• Manage and resolve day-to-day international transport challenges independently to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of sensitive defence assets.
• Enforce full compliance with national and international customs and export control regulations (including AWG, AWV, KrWaffKontrG, ITAR/EAR, and EU Dual-Use).
• Negotiate, steer, and audit specialized global logistics service providers, freight forwarders, and security contractors.
• Implement robust physical and operational risk management frameworks for transporting classified equipment.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Export Control, Customs, Legal, Purchasing, Production, and Project Management to align logistics workflows.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, or transport management within the defence, aerospace, or military sectors.
• Proven leadership experience in discipling, coaching, and developing teams alongside a strong track record of improving transport structures.
• In-depth expertise in international customs law and foreign trade regulations covering defence items and dual-use export controls.
• Demonstrated hands-on execution power paired with the ability to make sound decisions independently in highly regulated environments.
• Business fluency in both English and German (written and spoken).

Nice-To-Have

• Practical experience with ITAR/EAR regulations and international military cargo handling standards.
• Strong network of specialized defence logistics and heavy/classified transport providers across NATO countries.