
Materials & Logistics Manager
GKN Aerospace
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Garden Grove • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $145,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Manage daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and shipping.
- Oversee material flow of raw materials, components, work in process inventory and finished goods across multiple sites and/or buildings.
- Develop and maintain efficient warehouse layouts, inventory locations, and storage strategies.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and tracking of chemicals and hazardous materials per OSHA, DOT, EPA regulations.
- Oversee all inbound and outbound freight, including domestic and international shipments.
- Manage logistics, contracts and relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.
- Ensure accurate processing of shipping documentation such as packing lists, bills of lading, and export paperwork.
- Analyze and monitor freight invoices for accuracy.
- Lead inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
- Maintain accurate inventory records within the ERP/MRP system.
- Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
- Ensure traceability and proper documentation for lot-controlled, serialized, or ITAR-restricted materials.
- Supervise shipping & warehouse staff, including union employees.
- Provide coaching, training, and performance management for team members.
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and hazardous material regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and logistics processes.
- Lead or support Lean, 5S, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material issues and support business objectives.
Requirements
- 7 years of experience in warehouse, materials management, inventory control, or logistics roles.
- 3 years in a supervisory or managerial position, including managing managers/supervisors and experience with union employees.
- Background in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated environments preferred.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (AS400/ASI or others).
- Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, ITAR, and hazardous materials regulations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements, with the ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
warehouse operationsinventory controllogistics managementshipping documentationfreight invoice analysisinventory cycle countsERP systemsMRP systemsmaterial flow improvementcontinuous improvement methodologies
Soft Skills
leadershipanalytical skillsorganizational skillscoachingtrainingperformance managementcollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationteam management
Certifications
Department of Defense security clearanceOSHA compliance certificationDOT compliance certificationITAR compliance certification