Inventory and Logistics Manager

Inventory & Logistics Manager

Location: Roswell, GA

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000

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.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to cross the finish line let me send your resume to ***email_hidden***