Materials Manager

LSG Sky Chefs • Seattle, WA

411d • $95,000 - $101,000

About The Position

The Materials Manager at LSG Sky Chefs is responsible for overseeing all aspects of inventory management, including forecasting and delivery, while managing a significant annual spend on perishable food and materials. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to maintain regulatory compliance, ensuring that financial and customer requirements are met. The position is based on-site at the SeaTac, WA location and requires open availability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Three to five years experience in purchasing, inventory and warehouse management required.
• One to three years supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Demand Planning and Vendor Management.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain management.
• Proven success in improving work processes and leading change in a complex and fast-paced environment.
• Established ability to identify the vision and produce goals with realistic plans to achieve them.
• Ability to interact with employees, customers and vendors at all levels.
• Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in SAP MM a plus.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in SAP MM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of inventory management to ensure financial and customer requirements are met.
• Handle all company and customer owned merchandise received until it is issued to production.
• Control Food Cost Variances and continually compare actual to billed costs.
• Determine par levels and order quantities based on airline specifications, menus and vendor lead time.
• Manage personnel to maintain proper inventory, ordering, receiving, storage and requisition processes.
• Track product usage and yields in relation to ordering requirements.
• Coordinate and participate in inventory and reporting processes.
• Maintain regulatory compliance standards (USDA, FDA, OSHA, etc.).
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed.
• Guide, motivate and develop subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy.
• Participate in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process and additional career development activities.
• Plan, implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations.
• Participate and support company-sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standards (GQS), HACCP, Lean Manufacturing, and Employee Safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree