Lead Inventory & Materials Operations Manager

DLA Careers; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Careers in Lawton, OK seeks a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist to direct inventory management, stock control, and material-support operations for military production lines. You will lead team leaders, ensure material availability, and drive performance metrics while coordinating with DoD customers and contractors to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes safeguarding government resources, regulatory compliance, and DoD lifecycle logistics certification requirements to maintain

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: leading or performing inventory management, stock control, storage, distribution, or material-support operations for a complex environment.
• Experience analyzing material availability, supply issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to develop and monitor operational performance measures and improve procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee inventory management, stock control, storage, and distribution for production lines.
• Supervise and develop subordinate team leaders and employees; manage workload and performance.
• Monitor material availability and inventory status to prevent production delays.
• Establish, track, and assess performance objectives and metrics; conduct root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Lead improvements in material-management operations to increase efficiency and customer support.
• Coordinate with customers, DoD, and contractors to resolve material support issues.
• Ensure proper use of government resources through inventory accountability and compliance.

Skills

Inventory management

Team supervision

Performance metrics

Root cause analysis

Customer coordination

Job description

DLA Careers in Lawton, OK seeks a Supervisory Inventory Management Specialist to direct inventory management, stock control, and material-support operations for military production lines. You will lead team leaders, ensure material availability, and drive performance metrics while coordinating with DoD customers and contractors to resolve issues.

The role emphasizes safeguarding government resources, regulatory compliance, and DoD lifecycle logistics certification requirements to maintain