Resource & Logistics Coordinator

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 sites.
• Coordination of shift patterns, rotations, and relief coverage for food service, custodial, transportation, equipment distribution, forklift, and fuel distribution operations.
• Management of vehicle fleet operations including buses, cargo trucks, and forklifts.
• Maintenance of 95% equipment availability through preventative maintenance coordination.
• Implementation of 24-hour vehicle replacement protocols and backup equipment positioning.
• Government property accountability, inventory reconciliation, and property reporting.
• Subcontractor performance monitoring and scheduling alignment.
• Support of team retention initiatives contributing to organisational targets.

Candidate Profile

Professional Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in resource planning and logistics coordination.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in workforce scheduling for 24/7 operations.
• Experience with government property management and accountability.
• Demonstrated experience managing vehicle fleets and equipment inventories.
• Experience working within Defence or government contracting environments.
• Experience coordinating subcontractor performance and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, or related field.
• Proficiency in scheduling software and resource management systems.
• Professional certification in logistics or supply chain management advantageous (e.g., CILT, APICS).
• Valid driver's licence.

Languages:

• Fluent English (essential).
• German language proficiency (advantageous).

Leadership Competencies:

• Exceptional organisational capabilities with proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills with proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Effective communication across geographically dispersed teams and sites.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst maintaining alignment with operational objectives.
• Adaptability to Defence contracting environments and 24/7 operational requirements.
• Commitment to accuracy in scheduling, property accountability, and reporting.