Overview:
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Materials and Logistics Specialist in our Hughes Network Systems division supporting our AERO Mobility business unit. This role is essential for overseeing and optimizing logistics performance across multiple aviation programs, ensuring that equipment KPIs, sparing baselines, and inventory are effectively managed. The coordinator will support hardware reliability, forward and reverse logistics, RMA and warranty management. Collaboration with technical operations, manufacturing, suppliers as well as customers. This position offers a great opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and operational excellence. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee and optimize equipment management to include inventory, reliability, and RMA's
* Support life cycle management for all aviation products
* Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for all forward and reverse logistics
* Collaborate closely with internal and external customers to ensure alignment with contractual obligations
* Participate in projects focused on automating and enhancing workflows across all teams
* Conduct audits and review reports for process accuracy and operational efficiency
* Ensure smooth, on-time equipment delivery, and coordinate with customers, service providers, and suppliers as needed
* Collaborate with supplier quality team to ensure logistics processes meet quality and reliability standards
* Assist in developing dashboard requirements that would include project lifecycle tracking and data accuracy
* This position may require occasional travel (up to 15%)
Qualifications:
Basic Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
* 5+ years of experience in logistics coordination and supply chain management
* Aviation reliability and logistics experience required
Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of aviation supply chain management
* Experience with product quality assurance, reliability analysis, and logistics processes
* Experience using SAP or other ERP systems for logistics and inventory management
* Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage relationships with customers and suppliers
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
* Experience supporting technical operations teams
* Familiarity with RMA and warranty management processes
* Prior experience working with inventory management and optimization tools
* Experience with workflow automation and process improvement projects
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines under pressure
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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