Transportation Lead (Southwest Asia)

About the role

The Transportation Lead provides end‑to‑end movement control and multimodal distribution support across the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility. This senior position integrates air coordination, container management, convoy operations, and customer service to ensure timely and compliant delivery of personnel, cargo, and equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead CRSP teams including Line Haul, Air Coordination Cell, Container Processing, Customs Clearance, and TAS.
• Validate and process DD Forms (1149, 1384, 1387‑2, 1907) and ensure correct TAC codes, DODAACs, and shipment priorities.
• Coordinate pre‑Joint Inspections, joint inspections, and compliance with Air Force regulations.
• Operate MHE (forklifts 4K‑100K, container handlers) and manage 463L pallet inspections per DTR 4500.9‑R Part II.
• Maintain historical cargo movement data, compute weight and balance for rolling stock, and support ocean freight via SPOE/D.
• Oversee convoy preparation, safety briefings, and accountability.
• Manage logistics data in LIS and GCSS‑Army, and ensure host‑nation vehicle documentation compliance.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship with active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Minimum 9 years of logistics, transportation, or supply‑chain experience.
• Proven leadership in multimodal transportation environments.

Required skills

• Proficiency with IBS‑CMM, CMOS, and RFID systems.
• Knowledge of DTR 4500.9‑R Part II requirements.
• Experience operating material handling equipment (forklifts, container handlers).
• Familiarity with GCSS‑Army and logistics information systems (LIS).