Materials Manager - Logistics

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in airline catering is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee inventory operations in Seattle. This role involves managing a significant annual spend and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in logistics and inventory management, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Meals

Growth & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-7 years operational experience required.
• More than 3 years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end inventory management.
• Implement short-term operation plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Inventory Management

Lean Manufacturing

Vendor Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP MM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Job Title:Materials Manager - Logistics
Job Location:Seattle-USA-98188
Work Location Type:On-Site
Salary Range:$100,000.00 - 120,000.00

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for logistics, food operations, and inventory optimization?

Join LSG Sky Chefs as a Materials Manager and take ownership of a high-impact role where you'll oversee end-to-end inventory management, from forecasting and purchasing to delivery and reconciliation. We’re looking for a hands-on Materials Manager to lead inventory operations at our SeaTac, WA facility located at 2358 South 154 Street, Seattle, WA 98188. In this role, you’ll manage $20M+ in annual spend across 4,000+ SKUs, overseeing everything from forecasting to delivery to ensure the right products are available at the right time. In this role, You’ll play a key role in controlling food costs, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting our fast-paced, 24/7 airline catering operation. Strong Excel skills are required, and SAP experience is highly preferred.

Benefits & Perks at LSG Sky Chefs
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Meals
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• & More!!!

Main Accountabilities

• Implement department short -term operation plan in coordination with other relevant interfaces. Ensure efficient and timely corrective actions in case of significant deviations
• Ensure that department work methods are in line with the company’s standards and customer contracts
• Responsible for department costs to budget through effective manpower planning, scheduling and overtime usage
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, US Customs, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
• safety, health, environmental and other regulations
• Investigate customer quality issues, develop and implement corrective actions
• Oversee all aspects of inventory management to ensure financial and customer requirements are met
• Applying the principles of Lean, optimize internal logistics standard work to create and sustain just in time and in the right sequence materials management practices
• Determine par levels and order quantities based on customer specifications, menus and vendor lead time to minimize inventory warehousing and maximize cash flow
• Ensure compliance of product specifications and food safety
• Lead product cost management best practices and root cause any variance of usage to billed costs in order to implement counter measures
• Manage personnel to maintain proper inventory, ordering, receiving, storage and requisition processes
• Track product usage and yields in relation to ordering requirements and solve discrepancies and variances to standard
• Oversee the inventory and reporting processes
• Participates in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process, as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team
• Plan / Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• In addition, five to seven years directly related operational experience required
• Thorough understanding of inventory management, warehouse management and material handling
• More than three years supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Demand Planning and Vendor Management
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain management
• Proven success in implementation of redesigned processes, leading change and role models positive behaviors as well as change agent skills in a complex and fast paced environment
• Experience in managing a manpower planning and scheduling tool (i.e. VPS)
• Established ability to identify the vision and produces 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

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.