Senior Manager Inventory and Logistics

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Senior Manager Inventory and Logistics to join our team in Huntington Beach. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Inventory and Logistics is responsible for the leadership, strategy, and execution of inventory management, warehouse operations, receiving, packaging, and outbound logistics. This role oversees the Manager, Warehouse and Manager, Logistics positions and ensures alignment across stockroom, inventory control, and shipping functions to support production and customer delivery requirements.

This position drives inventory accuracy, material flow efficiency, safe and compliant transportation practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Manager partners cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Finance to achieve company objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory performance.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Warehouse and Logistics departments, including receiving, stockroom, packaging, and shipping operations.
• Lead and develop department managers and staff to achieve organizational goals, strengthen bench strength, and support succession planning.
• Represent Supply Chain leadership in cross-functional meetings and executive reviews.
• Establish and execute strategic plans for inventory control, material flow, warehousing, and transportation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across inventory and logistics functions using Lean principles and data-driven decision-making.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, including freight spend and warehouse operational costs.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for inventory accuracy, warehouse productivity, on-time shipment, freight cost, and space utilization.
• Oversee inbound and outbound freight operations, including carrier selection, routing optimization, packaging compliance, and on-time delivery performance.
• Ensure full compliance with import and export regulations, partnering with internal stakeholders and external brokers to maintain adherence to U.S. and international trade laws, documentation requirements, and recordkeeping standards.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, packaging specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee ERP/MRP system integrity related to inventory transactions, receiving, and shipping accuracy.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, root cause analysis, and corrective