Logistics Manager H/F

En tant que Logistics Manager, vous serez responsable de l'ensemble de la fonction logistique chez Alta Ares, de la gestion des stocks internes et des achats d'équipements jusqu'au déploiement opérationnel des systèmes sur le terrain. Vous garantissez que le bon équipement est au bon endroit au bon moment, en parfait état et conforme aux réglementations, que ce soit pour une démonstration DGA ou l'expédition d'un système C-UAS vers un exercice de l'OTAN en Pologne. Ce rôle pratique et connecté au terrain couvre la logistique interne, les expéditions et la conformité export, ainsi que la logistique opérationnelle sur les sites en France et en Europe.

Responsibilities

• Own Alta Ares' equipment inventory end-to-end: airframes, embedded systems, sensors, payloads, ground equipment, and spare parts
• Design and maintain a rigorous asset tracking system every item referenced, located, and accounted for at all times
• Manage procurement of logistics-related supplies: packaging, shipping materials, tools, and field equipment
• Coordinate equipment maintenance schedules with Engineering: inspection cycles, component replacement, and airworthiness checks
• Manage the Paris logistics space: organisation, cleanliness, access control, and safety compliance
• Track equipment lifecycle: procurement, deployment history, maintenance records, and end-of-life decisions
• Plan and execute all equipment shipments across Alta Ares' operational geographies primarily France and Europe, with occasional international shipments to Ukraine, UAE, US, and beyond
• Manage customs clearance for all outbound and inbound shipments including dual-use and defence equipment requiring specific authorisations
• Own export control compliance from a logistics standpoint: AECA / CIEEMG licences, ITAR end-user certificate requirements, and destination-country import regulations
• Liaise with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and carriers negotiating rates and ensuring SLA-aligned delivery
• Anticipate and resolve customs issues, delays, and documentation gaps proactively
• Maintain a complete and audit-ready record of all shipments, export licenses, and end-user documentation
• Own end-to-end logistics for field deployments, live demonstrations, and operational exercises primarily across French test sites and NATO facilities on French and European soil
• Plan and execute equipment deployment logistics: packing, transport, site access coordination, and on-site setup
• Be present on-site during major demonstrations and field campaigns managing equipment handling, setup, and safe return
• Coordinate with DGA range officers, base logistics teams, and event organizers on access, safety, and equipment clearance
• Manage on-site logistics under pressure: real-time problem-solving when equipment, transport, or access doesn't go to plan
• Support occasional international deployments when required: UAE, Ukraine, UK, and NATO exercise locations
• Debrief after each deployment and produce structured logistics reports: lessons learned, damage assessment, and process improvements
• Build and manage relationships with Alta Ares' logistics partners: freight forwarders, customs brokers, French carriers, and specialist defense logistics providers
• Negotiate contracts and framework agreements with key logistics suppliers
• Source and qualify new logistics providers for emerging operational geographies
• Manage logistics budgets: cost tracking, invoice validation, and spend optimisation
• Ensure all logistics operations comply with applicable French and international transport regulations for defense and dual-use equipment: IATA dangerous goods rules, ADR (transport routier), and military equipment shipping standards
• Maintain safety procedures for the handling, storage, and transport of batteries, RF equipment, and pyrotechnic components
• Ensure all logistics documentation is complete, accurate, and audit-ready at all times
• Contribute to the development of logistics policies, standard operating procedures, and emergency protocols in line with French defense regulations

Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or operations with at least partial exposure to defense, aerospace, dual-use, or technically complex equipment
• Proven hands-on experience managing shipments, customs clearance, and freight coordination within France and international markets.
• Hands-on and field-oriented you are as comfortable at Cazaux managing a deployment as in a warehouse running an inventory
• Rigorous and meticulous: equipment goes missing, gets damaged, or gets stuck in customs when logistics is sloppy: you don't let that happen
• Calm under pressure: field deployments go wrong; you solve problems on the fly without losing composure.
• Proactive and anticipatory: you identify logistics risks weeks before they become operational problems
• Strong negotiator: you get the best rates, the most reliable service, and the fastest customs clearance from your provider network
• French fluency is mandatory: primary working language and essential for coordination with French military, DGA, and domestic suppliers
• English proficiency is mandatory: international shipments, export documentation, and occasional international field missions require professional-level English
• Comfortable with the security culture of a defense company: discretion, access control, and sensitive equipment handling are second nature

Nice to have

• Prior exposure to French export control regulations (AECA / CIEEMG) and DGA processes is a strong plus
• Experience supporting field operations, live demonstrations, or equipment deployments at French test ranges or military sites is highly valued
• Background in a French defense prime, neoprime, DGA, or defense-adjacent logistics provider is a significant advantage