GKN Aerospace

Materials & Logistics Manager

GKN Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Garden GroveCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $145,000 per year

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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

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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