Global Logistics Manager - Buffalo, NY to $170,000 (relo avail)
Buffalo, NY · $120,000 to $170,000
OPEN JOB: Global Logistics Manager LOCATION: Buffalo, New York SALARY: $120,000 to $170,000 ***Relocation Assistance Available - Yes INDUSTRY: Aerospace / Aviation
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Successfully implemented TMS solutions within companies
Experience and knowledge of VMI – (Vendor Manage Inventory) strategies with 3PL and 4PL providers
Experience in lean freight cost rationalization
POSITION:
Our client’s Commercial Aircraft Group (CAG) is seeking a Global Logistics Manager, responsible for the global planning, execution, and governance of transportation and logistics operations supporting commercial aircraft programs.
The Global Logistics Manager ensures compliant, cost-effective, and on-time movement of aerospace parts, assemblies, and materials across international supply chains.
The position requires strong expertise in global commercial trade compliance, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), and multimodal logistics execution, including air freight, ocean freight, and expedited shipments.
The Global Logistics Manager works closely with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and external logistics partners to maintain delivery reliability while complying with all international trade regulations.
All activities support commercial aviation programs only; no military or defense work is involved.
As the Global Logistics Manager, you will:
Define and execute a global logistics strategy
Own the transportation management systems (TMS)
Manage air and ocean freight operations
Facilitate global trade compliance and regulatory management
Manage Incoterms and contractual logistics
Manage supplier and logistics service providers
Manage budget and cost
Manage risk and improve supply chain resilience
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Report on KPIs and continuous improvement measures
Oversee compliance, audit, and documentation control
Travel 20-30%
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Trade, Business, Engineering, or a similar discipline
7+ years of experience in logistics or transportation management within aerospace or complex industrial manufacturing