Metrea
Supply Chain and Logistics Program Manager
Temecula, CA · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 5 days ago
Full-Stack DevelopmentCybersecurityComplianceStakeholder ManagementOutbound SalesSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementInventory ManagementAerospace EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationAdaptability
About the role
- At Metrea, mission success depends on the seamless movement of material, equipment, and capability across a complex, global operating environment.
- Our Air Domain spans Airborne ISR, Aerial Firefighting, Air-to-Air Refueling, Advanced Training, and Aircraft Engineering-operating across FAA, EASA, and CASA regulatory frameworks.
- Supporting these operations requires a highly coordinated, responsive, and globally integrated supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Support aircraft fleet and program execution by ensuring material readiness for maintenance events, deployments, and mission-critical operations
- Coordinate scheduling and staffing of down range material handlers at operating sites. Assure rotation capacity and redundancy to support mission readiness
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including shortages, lead time variability, transportation disruptions, and customs delays to enable mission readiness and reduce Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events
- Drive communication and alignment across the Supply Chain and Logistics capabilities: Logistics & Customs, Procurement, and Inventory & Distribution
- Act as a change and integration partner during organizational growth, ensuring scalable, standardized logistics and supply chain processes across regions
- Background in defense, aerospace, or complex global operations, ideally with exposure to aviation logistics or fleet support environments
Requirements
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Clearance required at time of hire: Active [Secret] clearance required at time of hire, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
Nice to have
- Monitor and improve supply chain performance, including KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, logistics cost, and cycle time
- Strong understanding of global logistics, customs compliance, and international trade regulations (experience with FAA, EASA, CASA environments is a plus)
- Proven ability to coordinate sourcing and material readiness in partnership with procurement and operations teams
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate program needs into supply chain execution
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, safety-critical, and globally distributed environment
- A practical, hands-on mindset with ability to balance strategic alignment with operational execution
- High integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to operational excellence
Skills
- Our partners need effects, not just equipment.
- Group Overview
- SAM oversees the integration of new mission systems, ensuring operational readiness across specialized aviation operations.
- AIRMOB oversees fleet management, maintenance, and airworthiness, working to sustain and enhance refueling operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plan options
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Dental and vision coverage
- Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
- Life and disability insurance
- Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
- Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
Company info
- Company Overview
- Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas.
- These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation.
Equal opportunity
- AAP/EEO Statement
Visa & Work Authorization
- Work Authorization / Security Clearance
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