Senior Manager Inventory and Logistics

Elevate Aircraft Seating•Huntington Beach, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Senior Manager Inventory and Logistics to join our team in Huntington Beach. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Manager, Inventory and Logistics is responsible for the leadership, strategy, and execution of inventory management, warehouse operations, receiving, packaging, and outbound logistics. This role oversees the Manager, Warehouse and Manager, Logistics positions and ensures alignment across stockroom, inventory control, and shipping functions to support production and customer delivery requirements. This position drives inventory accuracy, material flow efficiency, safe and compliant transportation practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Manager partners cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Finance to achieve company objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field required.
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and logistics management within a manufacturing environment.
Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience managing managers and/or cross-functional teams.
Skills: Strong leadership capability with demonstrated success in team development and performance management.
Comprehensive knowledge of inventory control, warehousing, transportation, and ERP/MRP systems.
Experience overseeing trade compliance, including import/export regulations (ITAR, EAR), customs documentation, and broker management.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including KPI development, data analysis, and cost control.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to effectively interface and influence across all levels of the organization.
Experience with Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Masters Degree preferred.
Experience with Syspro or comparable ERP systems.
Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Warehouse and Logistics departments, including receiving, stockroom, packaging, and shipping operations.
Lead and develop department managers and staff to achieve organizational goals, strengthen bench strength, and support succession planning.
Represent Supply Chain leadership in cross-functional meetings and executive reviews.
Establish and execute strategic plans for inventory control, material flow, warehousing, and transportation.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across inventory and logistics functions using Lean principles and data-driven decision-making.
Develop and manage departmental budgets, including freight spend and warehouse operational costs.
Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, on-time shipment, freight cost, and space utilization.
Oversee inbound and outbound freight operations, including carrier selection, routing optimization, packaging compliance, and on-time delivery performance.
Ensure full compliance with import and export regulations, partnering with internal stakeholders and external brokers to maintain adherence to U.S. and international trade laws, documentation requirements, and recordkeeping standards.
Ensure compliance with company quality standards, packaging specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee ERP/MRP system integrity related to inventory transactions, receiving, and shipping accuracy.
Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
Partner with Operations and Material Planning to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials aligned with the master production schedule.
Ensure proper scrap disposition processes and maintain revision control integrity within inventory.
Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
Protect the confidentiality of the Companys information and products.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.