Materials Manager - Logistics
Location: University Place
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Materials Manager - Logistics Job Location:
Seattle-USA-98188 Work Location Type: On-Site Salary Range:
$100,000.00 - 120,000.00 About us LSG Sky Chefs is one of the
world’s largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known
for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the
industry. Voted “Airline Caterer of the Year in North America” for
2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation,
driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees.
Our team members are the heart and soul of our success,
consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and
outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across
North and Latin America. Role Purpose Statement Are you a strategic
thinker with a passion for logistics, food operations, and
inventory optimization? Join LSG Sky Chefs as a Materials Manager
and take ownership of a high-impact role where you'll oversee
end-to-end inventory management, from forecasting and purchasing to
delivery and reconciliation. We’re looking for a hands-on Materials
Manager to lead inventory operations at our SeaTac, WA facility
located at 2358 South 154 Street, Seattle, WA 98188. In this role,
you’ll manage $20M in annual spend across 4,000 SKUs , overseeing
everything from forecasting to delivery to ensure the right
products are available at the right time. In this role, You’ll play
a key role in controlling food costs, maintaining inventory
accuracy, and supporting our fast-paced, 24/7 airline catering
operation. Strong Excel skills are required, and SAP experience is
highly preferred. Benefits & Perks at LSG Sky Chefs • Medical,
Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(k) with Company Match • Paid
Time Off (PTO) • Life and Disability Insurance • Employee Meals •
Growth & Development Opportunities • & More Main Accountabilities
Implement department short -term operation plan in coordination
with other relevant interfaces. Ensure efficient and timely
corrective actions in case of significant deviations Ensure that
department work methods are in line with the company’s standards
and customer contracts Responsible for department costs to budget
through effective manpower planning, scheduling and overtime usage
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, quality standards,
US Customs, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food
and Drug Administration (FDA), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control
Points (HACCP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) safety, health, environmental and other regulations
Investigate customer quality issues, develop and implement
corrective actions Oversee all aspects of inventory management to
ensure financial and customer requirements are met Applying the
principles of Lean, optimize internal logistics standard work to
create and sustain just in time and in the right sequence materials
management practices Determine par levels and order quantities
based on customer specifications, menus and vendor lead time to
minimize inventory warehousing and maximize cash flow Ensure
compliance of product specifications and food safety Lead product
cost management best practices and root cause any variance of usage
to billed costs in order to implement counter measures Manage
personnel to maintain proper inventory, ordering, receiving,
storage and requisition processes Track product usage and yields in
relation to ordering requirements and solve discrepancies and
variances to standard Oversee the inventory and reporting processes
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 Plan /
Implement and control the cost budget in the area of
responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of
deviations Knowledge, Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent experience required In addition, five to seven years
directly related operational experience required Thorough
understanding of inventory management, warehouse management and
material handling More than three years supervisory experience
strongly preferred Knowledge of Demand Planning and Vendor
Management Knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain
management 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
Experience in managing a manpower planning and scheduling tool
(i.e. VPS) 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 Proficient in
computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Experience
in SAP MM a plus Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to
provide leadership LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action
Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities.
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