Austability GmbH, a leading European Defence contracting organisation, is seeking an experienced Resource & Logistics Coordinator to provide comprehensive resource planning, workforce scheduling, and logistics coordination for operations across US military training installations in Bavaria, Germany. This appointment represents an opportunity to assume a critical coordination role within a high-value Defence contract supporting a Military Training Command. The successful candidate will join a proven organisation with an established track record of delivering quality-assured logistics support services to military clients.
The Role
Reporting to the Deputy Portfolio Manager, the Resource & Logistics Coordinator holds accountability for personnel scheduling, equipment management, and government property accountability across three Bavarian training areas :
- Grafenwohr (GTA),
- Hohenfels (HTA),
- and Ansbach (ATA).
The role encompasses 24 / 7 workforce planning, vehicle fleet management, subcontractor coordination, and maintaining operational continuity across six service pillars.
Key Accountabilities :
Development and maintenance of personnel schedules ensuring 24 / 7 operational coverage across all sitesCoordination of shift patterns, rotations, and relief coverage for food service, custodial, transportation, equipment distribution, forklift, and fuel distribution operationsManagement of vehicle fleet operations including buses, cargo trucks, and forkliftsMaintenance of 95% equipment availability through preventative maintenance coordinationImplementation of 24-hour vehicle replacement protocols and backup equipment positioningGovernment property accountability, inventory reconciliation, and property reportingSubcontractor performance monitoring and scheduling alignmentSupport of team retention initiatives contributing to organisational targetsCandidate Profile
Professional Experience :
Minimum 5 years' experience in resource planning and logistics coordinationMinimum 3 years' experience in workforce scheduling for 24 / 7 operationsExperience with government property management and accountabilityDemonstrated experience managing vehicle fleets and equipment inventoriesExperience working within Defence or government contracting environmentsExperience coordinating subcontractor performance and deliverablesQualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, or related fieldProficiency in scheduling software and resource management systemsProfessional certification in logistics or supply chain management advantageous (e.g., CILT, APICS)Valid driver's licenceLanguages :
Fluent English (essential)German language proficiency (advantageous)Leadership Competencies :
Exceptional organisational capabilities with proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholdersStrong problem-solving skills with proactive approach to operational challengesEffective communication across geographically dispersed teams and sitesAbility to work autonomously whilst maintaining alignment with operational objectivesAdaptability to Defence contracting environments and 24 / 7 operational requirementsCommitment to accuracy in scheduling, property accountability, and reporting