Warehousing & Logistics Manager

About us

At Brussels Airlines, we are passionate about connecting people, economies, and cultures. As Belgium’s home carrier and one of the four network airlines of the Lufthansa Group, we fly from the heart of Europe to over 90 destinations worldwide, including 18 across Sub-Saharan Africa.

As proud ambassadors of Belgium, we bring the world to Belgium and the best of Belgium to the world: from collaborations with Michelin-starred Belgian chefs to our Belgian Icon aircraft adorned with national legends, we celebrate creativity and the amazing things our country has to offer. 

Our company culture is warm and inclusive. By focusing on wellbeing & flexibility, we create an empowering environment that gives our more than 3500 people wings. Ranked number 4 in 2025 in Randstad’s Employer Brand charts, we are driven by passion, ownership, team spirit, excellence and respect: values that make the difference every day for our company, for our guests and for each other.

Who are we looking for?

Within our Maintenance & Engineering department at Brussels Airlines, the Warehousing & Logistics Manager will report directly to the Head of Line & Light Maintenance.

The Warehousing & Logistics Manager will play a central role in ensuring the availability, movement and compliance of aircraft materials and components to support uninterrupted maintenance operations. This position requires a hands-on, solution-oriented leader with a deep understanding of logistics in aviation and regulatory compliance. 

Therefore, as the Warehousing & Logistics Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day logistics lifecycle for aircraft parts & tooling
• Lead warehousing and inventory control activities, ensuring stock accuracy, traceability, and operational readiness across multiple storage locations
• Ensure full compliance with all customs and dangerous goods regulations (IATA DGR, CBAM, Export Control), maintaining a secure and legally sound logistics operation
• Assure AOG situations are managed outside office hours
• Be responsible for a team of ca. 20 FTE

Tasks:

Warehousing & Inventory

• Lead warehouse operations (H41 & Machelen)
• Ensure traceability, safety and stock accuracy
• Manage part scrapping and define team priorities (incl. AOG & maintenance)

Logistics & Transport

• Oversee global freight (€12M), incl. time‑critical AOG shipments
• Manage logistics providers and agreements
• Ensure tracking, issue resolution and support for Base Maintenance transport

Dangerous Goods & Customs

• Ensure compliance with IATA DGR & local DG regulations
• Manage customs clearance (CBAM, export control, certificates)
• Maintain audit‑ready documentation and liaise with authorities

Compliance & Optimization

• Ensure compliance with EASA/FAA/IATA regulations; lead audits
• Drive lean improvements, digitalization and automation
• Optimize AOG after‑hours process
• Improve KPIs: inventory accuracy, stock value, overdue locations, 24/7 availability, on‑time delivery
• Use data insights to correct inefficiencies and support SMS investigations
• Align with Lufthansa Group partners and maintain procedures

Leadership

• Build a motivating, collaborative team culture
• Coach and develop staff; ensure continuity via deputies
• Lead change with clarity and empathy
• Promote standardization and continuous improvement

Your profile

At Brussels Airlines, we believe in making people grow. Therefore, we are not looking for white ravens: we are looking for people that match with our company’s goals and culture, and that can elevate us to even higher heights.

• Bachelor in Industrial/Civil Engineering and/or Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in logistics/supply chain, ideally within the aviation industry with experience in line or base maintenance operations
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong logistics & airworthiness knowledge
• Understanding of cost accounting & financial impact
• Dangerous Goods & Customs Compliance experience
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Fluent in English; Dutch/French is a plus
• AMOS or ERP knowledge required
• Strong communication & stakeholder management
• Hands‑on, solution‑oriented and adaptable
• Fact‑based decision‑maker with high ownership
• Integrity and fairness in people‑related decisions

Furthermore, this position requires collaborative and structured leader with strong process management capabilities, a high level of regulatory awareness, and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to safeguard operational continuity.

What’s in it for you?

• Never a dull day: a challenging job in aviation, where entrepreneurship, collegiality and a hands-on spirit are at the heart of our approach. 
• Awesome colleagues: a talented, international team fully dedicated to soaring to new heights together in an empowering environment. Experience the combination of the freedom to make the role your own and excellent teamwork!
• Flexibility:  enjoy hybrid working with a vibrant office at our main offices  and the freedom to manage your schedule.
• Continuous personal and professional development: enjoy broad training possibilities in both the becademy as in the Lufthansa Group network. Seize the opportunity to experience a colleague's job. Or take advantage of Lufthansa Group’s international career opportunities!
• Travel discounts: you and your family can explore the world at very attractive flight and hotel rates. And even for your friends you can fix special deals!
• A people-oriented environment with more than 3500 colleagues and more than 60 nationalities. At Brussels Airlines, there is room for everyone – but not for discrimination. Diversity and inclusion are celebrated, and we do everything to create a company culture that feels like coming home.

And of course we offer the more general perks:

• An attractive salary, in line with your experience and competences, with a flexible reward plan that allows you to further optimize part of your salary
• A company car + fuel card
• CLA90 bonus and profit sharing when collective targets are met
• Meal- and eco-vouchers
• Representation allowance and home working allowance
• Mobile phone with subscription & laptop
• Health insurance for you and your family at favourable rates
• Pension insurance, including insurance coverage of 2 years in case of long-term illness
• “Benefits at work” employee discount platform
• 27 vacation days (20 + 7 recuperation days) + extra seniority holidays

Application are open until Sunday evening, April 19th 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application!