Warehouse Operations & Purchasing Lead

heico; Highland Heights (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, life, and disability

Job summary

HEICO Aerospace in Highland Heights, Ohio, is seeking a highly organized Warehouse Operations & Purchasing Lead to oversee shipping, receiving, inventory, and purchasing for our repair operations. The role requires detail-orientation, proactivity, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while driving improvements in inventory accuracy, supplier relations, and cost-effective purchasing.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in warehousing or purchasing,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in warehouse, inventory, purchasing, or operations.
• Experience in repair, manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage; resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Prepare outgoing shipments, including packaging, labeling, and coordinating freight carriers.
• Organize and maintain warehouse inventory, storage locations, and work areas.
• Track key performance metrics such as inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and purchasing costs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Job description

HEICO Aerospace is a very successful, fast-paced subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, a NYSE-traded company (NYSE: HEI, HEI.A). For more than 65 years, HEICO has thrived by serving niche segments of the aerospace, defense, and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO Aerospace’s high-energy culture focuses our Team Members’ on providing high quality products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the world’s airlines. Our “work hard, play hard” approach creates a dynamic environment that challenges our team members to perform their best. Forbes Magazine has ranked HEICO as one of the 200 “Best Small Companies” and 200 “Hot Shot Stocks”.

We are seeking a highly organized and hands‑on Warehouse Operations & Purchasing Lead to oversee the daily shipping, receiving, inventory, and purchasing functions for our repair operations. This role is responsible for ensuring materials, parts, and equipment are received, tracked, stored, and distributed efficiently while maintaining accurate inventory.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where organization, communication, and continuous improvement are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee all shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and damage and resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Prepare outgoing shipments, including packaging, labeling, and coordinating freight carriers.
• Organize and maintain warehouse inventory, storage locations, and work areas.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and periodic physical inventories.
• Ensure inventory records remain accurate within the company's ERP system.
• Maintain an organized warehouse.

Purchasing

• Purchase parts, tools, consumables, and other supplies required for repair operations.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Monitor purchase orders from creation through delivery.
• Resolve vendor issues involving pricing, shortages, backorders, and returns.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

Operations Support

• Work closely with technicians, service managers, and office staff to prioritize material needs.
• Monitor inventory trends and recommend stocking strategies.
• Develop and improve warehouse procedures and purchasing processes.
• Track key performance metrics such as inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and purchasing costs.
• Assist with other operational projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's degree or related education preferred.
• 3+ years of warehouse, inventory, purchasing, or operations experience.
• Previous experience in a repair, manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using inventory management or ERP software.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification is a plus.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and material handling devices.

This is a great position for someone who loves challenges, a chance to learn an exciting business, and looking for an opportunity to move up in a successful company. HEICO Corporation offers competitive compensation, an excellent 401K plan, and medical, dental, life, and disability insurance.

HEICO is proud to be an EEO/AA/V/H employer.