Inventory Manager

Columbia Helicopters; Aurora (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Helicopters is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead and optimize daily operations across the department, scaling processes to meet evolving business requirements. The role emphasizes team leadership, hiring, and development while ensuring efficient inventory control and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee import/export policies, ITAR/EAR compliance coordination, and international warehousing, collaborating to keep workflows aligned with our core values and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in distribution of aviation-related materials or hardware in a quality-controlled environment.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations.
• Proficient in English with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the department, planning for growth to meet evolving business requirements and address new challenges.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team, including interviewing, hiring, assigning work, and providing performance feedback.
• Oversee inventory control processes, including staging, elimination of obsolete or off-spec material, and ensuring accurate counts in compliance with company accounting practices.
• Administer import and export customs policies, tools, and guidelines in compliance with corporate and government regulations.
• Coordinate ITAR/EAR compliance activities with the Company’s Export Compliance Officer.
• Manage logistics operations to ensure timely fulfillment of inbound and outbound inventory requirements.
• Oversee management of company warehouses, both domestic and international.
• Conduct all activities in alignment with the Company’s Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aviation distribution experience

FAA regulations familiarity

Strong written and verbal English

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Inventory/Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

For over 65 years, Columbia Helicopters has been a trusted provider of heavy-lift helicopter services. We create new aircraft, fly heavy-lift helicopters around the world, and provide maintenance support to ensure you are mission-ready for critical operations. If you are passionate about aviation, join our Columbia Family!

What You Will Do

• Manage daily operations of the department, planning for growth to meet evolving business requirements and address new challenges.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team, including interviewing, hiring, assigning work, and providing performance feedback.
• Oversee inventory control processes, including staging, elimination of obsolete or off-spec material, and ensuring accurate counts in compliance with company accounting practices.
• Administer import and export customs policies, tools, and guidelines in compliance with corporate and government regulations.
• Coordinate ITAR/EAR compliance activities with the Company’s Export Compliance Officer.
• Manage logistics operations to ensure timely fulfillment of inbound and outbound inventory requirements.
• Oversee management of company warehouses, both domestic and international.
• Conduct all activities in alignment with the Company’s Core Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Inventory, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in distribution of aviation-related materials or hardware in a quality-controlled environment; airline, aerospace, or aviation industry experience preferred.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required; CDL may be required depending on responsibilities.
• Proficient in English with strong written, verbal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

WHAT YOU WILL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

At Columbia, we believe great people do their best work when they feel supported, challenged, and valued. We’re more than a workplace, we’re a team built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work.

Competitive Pay & Strong Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellness, and work-life balance. Depending on your role, this may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with company contributions, paid time off, and employee wellness resources.

Growth & Career Development

We invest in our people. From training and development opportunities to internal mobility and leadership support, Columbia encourages continuous learning and long-term career growth.

Purpose-Driven Culture

Your work matters here. Every role contributes to our broader mission, and we believe in empowering employees to make an impact, share ideas, and help shape the future of the company.

A Team That Has Your Back

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where people are respected, encouraged, and supported. You’ll work alongside talented teammates who care about doing great work, and doing it together.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)