Logistics Support Specialist
Description
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Safran Helicopter Engines is the world leader in helicopter engines and the only manufacturer exclusively specialized in this market. Operating worldwide, the company employs 6,100 people, serves more than 2,500 customers across 155 countries, and has over 21,500 engines in service.
Reference number
2026-190769Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Logistician
Job title
Logistics Support Specialist
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
Responsible for executing all SafranHE logistics-related functions supporting the UH72 Lakota light utility helicopter LUH fleet at Fort Novosel, AL, including data extraction and analysis, order fulfillment, inventory management, forecasting, replenishment, shipping, and receiving.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support customer requirements with an emphasis on outstanding customer satisfaction
Receive, validate and fulfill customer parts request orders for the Fort Novosel Lakota fleet
Accurately process and deliver orders within contractual timeline requirements
Produce, consolidate, and report logistic metrics to site manager, as required
Extract and analyze programmatic data to meet contractual metrics
Coordinate Fort Novosel logistics efforts with overall Lakota program efforts of SafranHE
Issue, receive, and coordinate the repair of Government Property in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations FARs and company policies
Establish and maintain Min/Max stock levels and recommend changes based on historical usage and forecasting
Ensures the processing of inventory and picking procedures are accomplished accurately
Create, update, and optimize bin locations for maximum efficiency (picking) and inventory control
Perform cycle counts, as required
Maintains appropriate files and records, as per company policy.
Ensures accuracy of incoming and outgoing shipments; verifies information against bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records.
Create and process sales orders, repair sales orders, and transfer orders in SAP, as required
Properly dispose of scrap parts
Package parts for storage or shipment; including Dangerous Goods
Track, request and receive required core return parts from customer
Requires less than 10 percent travel
Requires on call duty
Requires weekend work
Scopes and Accountabilities:
No supervisory or budget responsibilities
Follows prescribed processes and procedures
Develop new procedures, identify problems and recommend solutions to fulfill program objectives
Divulging of confidential and/or sensitive information could lead to lawsuits
Errors may lead to high risk of major damage to the organization
Authority to conduct work with US government ITAR EAR controlled information
Authority to act with site manager approval
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
This position requires access to information and hardware subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The selected candidate must be a U.S. person or must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and hardware.
Candidate skills & requirements
Associate's Degree or higher and/or 3 years of experience in logistics, supply chain or business management required
Thorough knowledge of logistics and supply chain functions with an Associate's Degree in logistics, supply chain or business management and/or 5 year of logistics, supply chain, and/or business management experience desired
Extensive knowledge of SAP operations desired; Minimum of 1 year SAP experience desired
Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office suite required; to include MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint; Good keyboarding skills required; comprehensive knowledge of MS Excel desired
Ability and desire to learn new software programs
Able to work independently, with minimal guidance
Current DOT HazMat (Hazardous Materials) Transportation Certification; or able to obtain
Current Forklift certification; or able to obtain
Strong written and oral communication skills
FEDEX shipping station and software use
Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain access to controlled, government facility
Annual salary
TBD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Alabama
City (-ies)
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Associate Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes