Warehouse / Materials Manager (Food)

SkyChefs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyChefs is seeking a Materials Logistics/Supply Chain Manager to oversee all supply chain metrics for the CSCs in the region, driving end-to-end inventory oversight from forecasting through delivery, ensuring efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance. You will also manage production planning, perishable food spend, SKUs, and a team of 10.

Ideal candidates bring strong food knowledge, HACCP and regulatory experience, proven leadership, and expertise in purchasing, materials management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of hands-on leadership in supply chain or materials management.
• Experience in SAP MM is required.
• Proven forecasting, demand planning and vendor management experience.
• Lean manufacturing and supply chain leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management, ensuring accuracy and financial stewardship.
• Lead a warehouse team through coaching and development.
• Ensure receiving, storage, requisitioning, and distribution processes are executed efficiently.
• Implement enterprise-wide supply chain policies and ensure consistent execution across the region.
• Drive achievement of annual quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Manage materials from receipt to production and maintain par levels.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and other standards.
• Perform facility and equipment inspections to ensure safety and readiness.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Vendor Management

Lean principles

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related discipline

Tools

SAP MM

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Since 1942, SkyChefs has taken culinary excellence to new heights. As a trusted partner to the nation’s leading airlines and retailers, we proudly deliver millions of meals and exceptional service experiences every year across 43 sites throughout the United States. Built on a legacy of operational excellence, culinary expertise, and continuous innovation, we are committed to setting the industry standard in aviation culinary, airline services, last-mile logistics, and retail commerce. From the kitchen to the runway, our teams work together to deliver quality, reliability, and service at every altitude. Our people are the heart of everything we do. At SkyChefs, a career is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, lead, and make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Join America’s first, foremost, and finest and take your career to new heights.

Role Purpose Statement

The Materials Logistics/Supply Chain Manager is responsible for all supply chain and materials management metrics for the CSC’s in assigned region, driving continuous improvement, end to end inventory oversight—from forecasting through delivery—ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and regulatory compliance. You will also manage production planning, annual spend for perishable food and materials, SKUs, food cost variance, purchasing, SOP development, customer relations, and a team of 10 employees.

Ideal candidates bring strong hands-on food knowledge, a solid understanding of HACCP and regulatory standards, proven leadership capabilities, and expertise in purchasing, materials management, and production planning.

Main Accountabilities

How You’ll Elevate Our Team

• Oversee all inventory management functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and financial stewardship.
• Lead a team of warehouse professionals through coaching, training, and performance development.
• Ensure excellent execution of receiving, storage, requisitioning, and distribution processes.
• Implement enterprise-wide supply chain policies and ensure consistent execution across the region.
• Drive achievement of annual quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Ensure customer and company-owned materials are managed efficiently from receipt to production.
• Optimize par levels and order quantities based on airline specifications, menu cycles, and vendor lead times.
• Maintain full compliance with USDA, FDA, OSHA, and other regulatory standards.
• Conduct facility and equipment inspections to ensure safety, quality, and operational readiness

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

What We Look for in a Candidate

• Deep knowledge of inventory, warehouse operations, and material handling best practices
• Strong background in demand planning, forecasting, and vendor management
• Solid understanding of Lean principles and modern supply chain methodologies
• Proven ability to set a vision and turn it into actionable, measurable results
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all levels
• High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP MM
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• At least 8 years of hands-on operational leadership in supply chain or materials management
• Track record of leading change, transforming processes, and building strong teams in complex, fast-paced environments

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics or equivalent experience required
• In addition, minimum eight years directly related operational experience related to managing a supply chain
• Experience in SAP MM required
• Proven experience in forecasting, demand planning and vendor management
• Proven experience in lean manufacturing and supply chain management leadership roles
• 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

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