Inventory Manager
About The Position
AllClear Aerospace & Defense is seeking an experienced, hands-on Inventory Manager to lead inventory control and warehouse operations supporting aerospace manufacturing. The role is accountable for inventory accuracy, strong material controls, optimized inventory levels, and operational improvements that support production efficiency and customer commitments. The successful candidate will be a proactive, results-driven leader who takes ownership, develops and holds teams accountable, collaborates across departments, maintains a visible presence on the manufacturing floor, challenges ineffective practices, and establishes sustainable processes that produce measurable improvements in inventory performance. Within the first 6–12 months, the Inventory Manager is expected to implement a sustainable cycle-count program and meaningful inventory accuracy metrics; reduce discrepancies and improve ERP transaction accuracy; improve warehouse organization, material identification, traceability, and space utilization; strengthen controls over excess, obsolete, and nonconforming inventory; establish clear team expectations and consistent standard work; and improve material availability while reducing inventory-related production disruptions. AllClear Aerospace & Defense is a military aviation aftermarket provider of sustainment solutions for the U.S. military and its allies. Its services include distribution agreements with leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Miramar, Florida, and has locations in the United States and internationally.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of inventory control, warehouse, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading inventory personnel, establishing accountability, and driving operational improvements.
- Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, including inventory transactions, cycle counting, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Proven ability to maintain inventory accuracy and material traceability, resolve discrepancies, and improve material flow and inventory controls.
- Experience with physical inventory, audits, and excess or obsolete material management.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field; equivalent practical experience is considered.
- Experience with Quantum, Pentagon, or comparable ERP/MRP systems.
- Aerospace and defense manufacturing experience, including familiarity with AS9100 requirements and processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, or assembly.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, 5S, and visual management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee inventory accuracy for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, including ERP/MRP transactions, cycle counts, discrepancy investigations, and corrective actions.
- Manage warehouse receiving, storage, material issuance, kitting, and stock movements to ensure material availability and support production schedules.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, and Operations to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory, optimize storage utilization, and improve inventory management.
- Establish standardized processes and implement Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement practices to strengthen operational efficiency and material flow.
- Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace quality and customer requirements, including material identification, lot and serial traceability, documentation, and segregation of nonconforming materials.
- Direct inventory personnel, establish performance expectations, and monitor KPIs including inventory accuracy, cycle-count completion, transaction accuracy, and material availability.
- Implement a sustainable cycle-count program and establish meaningful inventory accuracy metrics.
- Improve warehouse organization, material identification, traceability, and space utilization; strengthen controls over excess, obsolete, and nonconforming inventory.
- Establish clear team expectations and consistent standard work, and improve material availability while reducing inventory-related production disruptions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
