Inventory & Logistics Manager

Position Summary:
The Inventory & Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing all inventory control, warehouse operations, material handling, and shipping/receiving activities within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This role ensures inventory accuracy, efficient material flow to support production schedules, and compliant domestic and international shipments. The Inventory & Logistics Manager will lead a team of material handlers and shipping personnel while driving continuous improvement in inventory processes, warehouse organization, and logistics performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management & Accuracy

• Maintain and drive overall inventory accuracy through cycle counting, physical inventories, and root cause analysis of discrepancies.
• Develop, implement, and enforce inventory control procedures and best practices.
• Monitor inventory transactions in MRP systems to ensure real-time accuracy of inventory levels and locations.
• Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure proper material availability and traceability.
• Manage excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory processes.

Warehouse & Material Flow Management

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, issuing, and staging materials for production.
• Ensure efficient material flow through manufacturing and assembly operations to minimize downtime.
• Optimize warehouse layout and storage systems for efficiency, safety, and scalability.
• Ensure FIFO and lot/serial number traceability requirements are maintained where applicable.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant warehouse environment following OSHA, ISO, and company safety standards.

Shipping, Receiving & Logistics

• Manage all inbound and outbound shipments, including domestic and international freight.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure on-time and cost-effective deliveries.
• Ensure shipping documentation is accurate and compliant, including packing slips, BOLs, export documentation, and certifications.
• Oversee receiving inspections and proper documentation of incoming goods.
• Track freight performance, costs, and claims resolution.

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, and develop material handlers, warehouse personnel, and shipping/receiving staff.
• Assign and monitor productivity and performance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and development opportunities.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Drive Lean/5S initiatives in warehouse and logistics operations.
• Develop and track KPIs such as inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, line-side delivery, and picking accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, aerospace quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Support internal/external audits related to inventory and logistics processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory, warehouse, and logistics management in a manufacturing or assembly line environment.
• Aerospace, aviation, or highly regulated manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (QAD, SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience managing domestic/international shipping, freight carriers, and export compliance.
• Knowledge of inventory control practices, traceability, cycle counting, and warehouse management systems.
• Leadership experience managing warehouse or material handling teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with AS9100, ISO9001, or similar quality systems.
• Knowledge of EAR/ITAR export compliance regulations.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods.

PBS Aerospace is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [protected class] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, age, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state or local laws and ordinances. We adhere to these commitments in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, and discipline.