Logistics Support Specialist

Logistics Support Specialist

Published 10.22.2026

Company : Safran Helicopter Engines Job field : Supply chain Location : Grand Prairie , Alabama , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Associate Degree Required experience : More than 3 years Professional status : Employees / Staff Salary range : TBD ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 10.22.2026

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

Job Requirements

Associates 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 Associates 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

But what else? (advantages, specific features, 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.

Company Information

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 magazines ""Worlds 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.

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