Global Aerospace Engines Manager in Slough

Introduction Move the world with us! AIT is a global freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Chicago. Are you looking for an exciting and varied job? Then you are exactly right for us! Become part of the international supply chain and move the world with us! Does that sound interesting? Then make AIT Worldwide Logistics the next stop on your career ladder! Overview The Global Engine Manager - Aerospace is responsible for leading global aerospace engine logistics programs, ensuring consistent execution, operational excellence, and standardized processes across all regions. As the global subject matter expert for aircraft engine logistics, this individual will support customer onboarding, RFQs, solution design, and complex operational requirements while partnering with Commercial, Operations, and Shared Services teams worldwide. This is a hybrid role with global responsibility and can be based out of one of AIT Worldwide Logistics' European locations, including Antwerp (Belgium), Amsterdam or Rotterdam (Netherlands), Frankfurt, Berlin, Bremen, Greven or Stuttgart (Germany), Milan (Italy), Warsaw (Poland), London, Manchester or Exeter (United Kingdom). Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end onboarding of new aerospace engine programs Serve as the global SME for engine logistics, including handling, compliance, and service requirements Provide oversight of global engine operations across all regions and stations Support global quoting operations for aerospace engine opportunities Ensure standardized pricing approach, cost modeling, and margin alignment Partner with Commercial teams to develop competitive and executable solutions Provide technical expertise during RFQs, bids, and customer discussions Develop and implement global SOPs, procedures, and work instructions Drive standardization across engine handling processes Drive standardization across documentation requirements Drive standardization across operational workflows Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer-specific requirements Maintain and continuously update global process documentation Monitor execution of engine shipments across air, ground, and charter solutions / AOG and critical shipment scenarios Ensure alignment to service expectations, timelines, and customer SLAs Act as escalation point for complex operational issues Coordinate with Control Towers and regional teams to ensure execution discipline Establish KPIs for engine operations (e.g., on-time delivery, exception rate, cycle time) Drive visibility through reporting, dashboards, and governance routines Identify process gaps and implement corrective actions Lead initiatives to improve service quality, efficiency, and customer experience Partner with Commercial / Sales / Global Operations / BPO