Inventory Logistics Manager

Aero Industries•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a well-established manufacturing company with nearly 80 years of operational excellence and a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships. Headquartered in Indianapolis with multiple U.S. locations and a nationwide distribution network, we offer a stable, growth-focused environment where employees are valued and supported. The Inventory & Logistics Manager plays a key role in ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of materials throughout the manufacturing operation. This position leads warehousing, inventory, transportation, and material flow while developing and managing a team of logistics professionals. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys improving systems, reducing costs, and driving operational performance.

Requirements

Experience in plant or industrial logistics
Strong knowledge of inventory, supply chain, and warehouse operations
Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team
Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and 3PL providers
Clear and professional communicator who works well across departments
Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
5+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations
Experience operating forklifts or similar industrial equipment
Clean driving record (past 2 years)
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. The employee is occasionally required to move around the plant. Ability to drive a fork lift and company vehicles. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee may be required to travel based on business needs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This role is based in a manufacturing facility and includes time in warehouse and plant settings. You will be on your feet at times, operating equipment, moving materials, and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds. The facility is not climate controlled, so heat, humidity, and noise may be present.
Can work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

Lead all plant logistics activities including warehousing, inventory movement, transportation, and receiving
Supervise, coach, and develop materials and logistics staff
Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories
Ensure materials and inventory are available to support the production schedule
Partner with Purchasing and Planning to reduce expedited freight and control costs
Track and manage freight spend
Support MRP, purchasing, and inbound materials
Manage receiving, storage, and internal material flow
Analyze logistics and inventory data to identify issues and improvement opportunities
Develop strategies to streamline processes, simplify packaging, and reduce costs
Work with inventory control systems
Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and customers as needed