Warehouse Manager - Materials Procurement

Are you a master of inventory management? Do you dream of par levels and vendor lead times? Well, have I got the job for you!

We're looking for a Material Management superstar to oversee all aspects of inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and issuance of food, beverage, and equipment products for our facility.

LSG Sky Chefs has over 75 years of Catering experience and is the world’s leading provider of end-to-end on-board airline products and services.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of inventory management to ensure financial and customer requirements are met
• Handle all company and customer owned merchandise received until it is issued to production
• Control Food Cost Variances and continually compare actual to billed costs
• Determine par levels and order quantities based on airline specifications, menus and vendor lead time
• Manage personnel to maintain proper inventory, ordering, receiving, storage and requisition processes
• Track product usage and yields in relation to ordering requirements
• Coordinate and participate in inventory and reporting processes
• Maintain regulatory compliance standards (examples: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.)
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
• Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy
• 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
• Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)
• Plan / Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
• Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standards (GQS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• In addition five to seven years experience in purchasing, inventory and warehouse management required
• One to three years supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience in using and managing Variable Production Systems, logistics, and schedules
• Basic knowledge of Demand Planning and Vendor Management
• Proven success in improving work processes, leading change and role models positive behaviors as well as change agent skills in a complex and fast paced environment
• 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
• Experience in SAP MM a plus
• Demonstrable record of understanding and meeting customer expectations
• Proven track record of understanding the drivers of product and labor cost variances
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95110: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Procurement: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person