Description: 

The Stores Manager manages people, processes, and systems to ensure goods are received and dispatched appropriately and productivity targets are met.

What you will be responsible for:  

• Monitor activities associated with Inventory and Shipping activity using KPIs 
   
• Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system  
   
• Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement  
   
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions 
   
• Ensure quality, delivery and budget objectives are met  
   
• Oversee stock control and processing of work orders 
   
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. 
   
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols 
   
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results 
   
• Motivate, organize, and encourage teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met or exceeded 
   
• Training staff and monitoring their performance and progress 
   
• Keep stock control systems up to date and planning future capacity requirements. 
   
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements 
   
• Brief leadership team on area issues daily 
   
• Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines 
   
• Assist in the training of other employees as well as assisting them in the performance of their job assignments through coaching, counseling, and guidance. 
   
• Interface effectively with members of management, other departments, and co-workers. 
   
• Keep own and adjacent work area clean.
   
• Perform other duties as assigned.
   

What you will need to be successful in this role: 
 

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience in Logistics, Materials, Planning and/or related business areas. 
   
• Ten (10) years of experience demonstrating proficiency in a broad range of functional assignments including proven ability to structure and conduct advanced supply chain analyses in the areas of inventory management, materials management and lean management principles 
   
• Five years’ experience demonstrated proficiency in Shipping/Receiving and Logistics areas. 
   
• Knowledge in IATA, DOT, and FAA regulations governing proper shipping practices. 
   
• Critical thinking and logic skills and the discipline to persevere until problems are solved. 
   
• Familiarity with MRP and lean concepts as well as proficient in MS Office software applications. 
   
• Demonstrated track record in managing teams and working effectively across all functions and organizations 
   
• Good leadership and team participation skills. 
   
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work and accurately perform duties. 
   
• Good written and oral communication skills.   
   
• Proficient computer skills. 
   
• Willingness to continue personal growth and development. 
   
• Must be able to read, write and understand English. 
   
• Aerospace background preferred.
   
• C-TPAT experience (international import process) preferred.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:  

• Competitive salary and bonus package
   
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
   
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
   
• Generous paid time off program
   
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to sit and work efficiently at video display terminals for extended periods of time 
   
• Must have excellent professional, communication, negotiation, teamwork, organization, project management, interpersonal and presentation skills. 
   
• Must and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language 
   
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision required 
   
• Normal duties involve filing as well as typical office duties that involve stretching, reaching, and stooping with lifting typically limited to 10-20 lbs. maximum.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources. 

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