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