Division Manager - Logistics & Supply Chain

General Function:

Oversees the operation and activities of the various Material Management facets within the established Company policies, guidelines, and procedures in support of the department’s objectives and programs

Responsibilities:

• Directs and controls the optimization of total cost and delivery value for all service and material requirements.

• Oversees the strategic purchasing, contract and vendor management, purchasing systems and data management, and aircraft material surplus sales.

• Oversees the planning, controlling, provisioning and procuring of aircraft materials and supplies categorized as inventory-monitored, aircraft-related tools, equipment, and GSE.

• Determines the plan for inventory, procurement, and disposal/sale based on inventory movement analysis and demand plans that will be required to support aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul operations.

• Directs the renewal or cancellation of contracts and ensures that negotiated terms and conditions of the agreement conform to company policies.

• Oversees the vendor selection and justification of recommendations and ensures that these are within the policies and procedures in soliciting proposals and selecting vendors.

• Oversees the formulation and establishment of material planning and inventory control systems of the company.

• Oversees and ensures compliance to agreed procedures and targets of outsourced services from LHT AG.

• Collaborates with the LHT network on material purchasing procedures, aligning LTP practices with LHT AG directives while ensuring strict adherence to compliance requirements set forth in the Group CFO manual.

• Oversees vendor performance management and vendor creation.

• Directs the continuous evaluation, refinement, and optimization of departmental workflows, planning systems, and internal operational tools to drive sustained efficiency and adaptability.

• Directs the procurement lifecycle for major capital infrastructure projects (such as facility and building construction) alongside day-to-day indirect purchasing, ensuring rigorous cost control, vendor compliance, and alignment with corporate financial objectives.

• Drives high-value procurement solutions across all material and service requirements, optimizing cost-effectiveness and operational performance.

• Approves purchase requests and purchase orders in line with company’s matrix in accordance with the established company regulations.

• Oversees and enforces corporate compliance standards—including anti-corruption, anti-bribery, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and ethical sourcing protocols—across all departmental operations, purchasing cycles, and vendor interactions.

• Designs, champions, and executes talent development programs focused on elevating subordinates' competencies, technical expertise, professional values, and workplace mindset.

• Plans, organizes, and manages workloads, resources, and the operating environment to ensure outcomes align with established standards and performance objectives.

• Evaluates division performance against targets and implements corrective actions promptly to address performance gaps.

• Oversees the consistent administration and enforcement of personnel policies and standard operating procedures across the division.

• Communicates effectively, delegates strategically, and leads teams to drive accountability and achieve divisional goals and objectives.

• Maintains rigorous standards of professional discipline and conduct while fostering strong interpersonal relationships and high team morale to support operational success.

• Directs the formulation and preparation of the division budget to establish a reliable foundation for corporate financial planning and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a people management role.

• Proven experience in manufacturing, supply chain, cargo, logistics, or warehousing operations.

• Strong decision-making, leadership, and people management skills.

• Knowledge of logistics operations, supply chain management, inventory control, import/export processes, and export control regulations.

• Familiarity with customs requirements, transportation documentation, and relevant laws and regulations.

• Excellent planning, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.