Regional Materials & Logistics Manager – Food & Perishables

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG; Texas; On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Manager Materials Logistics to lead all supply chain and materials management across CSCs, ensuring strong operational and service metrics.

You will oversee forecasting, procurement, production planning, inventory control, and supplier performance, while driving cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires leadership, deep food-industry experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in food industry supply chain and logistics.
• Strong procurement, forecasting, and inventory control skills.
• Proven ability to lead large teams across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Experience managing large spend categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead all supply chain, inventory, and materials management functions across assigned CSC locations.
• Oversee receiving, storage, and distribution of food products, packaging, and operational supplies.
• Oversee demand forecasting, production planning, procurement, inventory management, and product delivery processes.
• Manage annual spend for perishable food products and operational materials while ensuring cost optimization and supply continuity.
• Analyze food cost variances and implement corrective actions to improve margins and financial performance.
• Drive SKU rationalization and inventory optimization initiatives to reduce waste and improve working capital.
• Develop, implement, and standardize SOPs to ensure operational consistency and food safety compliance.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate performance expectations, and monitor vendor service levels.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives utilizing Lean and supply chain best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, IT, Program Management, MDM, and Lean teams to achieve organizational goals.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and support service excellence across the region.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and lead a team of approximately 20 employees, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP requirements, food safety regulations, and company quality standards.

Skills

Supply chain

Inventory management

Vendor management

Forecasting

Purchasing

Lean

HACCP

Food industry knowledge

Job description

SkyChefs in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Manager Materials Logistics to lead all supply chain and materials management across CSCs, ensuring strong operational and service metrics.

You will oversee forecasting, procurement, production planning, inventory control, and supplier performance, while driving cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires leadership, deep food-industry experience, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver results.