Senior Material Flow & Inventory Lead

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 103,844 - 168,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits and growth opportunities

High-impact leadership visibility

Job summary

A leading global engineering company is seeking a Senior Manager, Material Flow & Inventory Lead in Graniteville, SC. This pivotal role drives the plant's internal logistics strategy, overseeing material movement, storage, and inventory efficiency for heavy equipment production. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and over 8 years of experience in material flow, logistics, or inventory management. The position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in material flow, logistics, or inventory management in heavy equipment.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead material flow design and optimization for heavy components.
• Develop warehouse layouts and logistics workflows.
• Manage internal replenishment operations and safety standards.
• Drive logistics initiatives for new product introductions.

Skills

Material flow design

Inventory management

Logistics management

Lean logistics

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Layout tools (AutoCAD/Visio)

Data analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau)

Job description

Title: Senior Manager, Material Flow & Inventory Lead

Location: Graniteville, SC

Pay Range: $103,844 – $168,747 annually

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Material Flow & Inventory Lead to drive our plant's end-to-end internal logistics strategy—from receiving and warehousing to line feeding, packaging, and inventory control. This role leads a cross‑functional team to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective material movement for complex, heavy‑equipment production.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead material flow design and optimization for heavy components (weldments, castings, hydraulics, assemblies).
• Develop warehouse layouts, tugger routes, crane workflows, supermarket systems, and lineside delivery concepts.
• Oversee packaging standards, returnable container management, and supplier packaging compliance.
• Own plant inventory strategy, including safety stock, cycle counting, accuracy, and inventory health.
• Manage receiving, put‑away, picking, staging, and internal replenishment operations.
• Lead a team of engineers, analysts, and supervisors; build a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Drive logistics deliverables for new product introductions, layout changes, and automation projects.
• Track and improve KPIs across material flow, inventory, warehouse efficiency, and internal handling cost.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in material flow, logistics, or inventory management—heavy equipment or industrial machinery preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of lean logistics, warehouse operations, and material handling of large/oversized parts.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), layout tools (AutoCAD/Visio), and data analytics (Power BI/Tableau).
• Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional logistics teams.
• Experience with heavy lifting equipment (forklifts 10k‑20k lbs, overhead cranes, rigging practices).

What We Offer

• High‑impact leadership role with visibility to plant and corporate leadership.
• Opportunity to shape material flow and inventory strategies in a large‑scale manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls‑Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.