Inventory Logistics Manager

Aero Industries Inc • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory & Logistics Manager plays a key role in ensuring efficient and cost-effective movement of materials throughout the manufacturing operation. This position leads warehousing, inventory, transportation, and material flow while developing and managing a team of logistics professionals. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys improving systems, reducing costs, and driving operational performance.

Requirements

• Experience in plant or industrial logistics
• Strong knowledge of inventory, supply chain, and warehouse operations
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems and 3PL providers
• Clear and professional communicator who works well across departments
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or transportation operations
• Experience operating forklifts or similar industrial equipment
• Clean driving record (past 2 years)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant logistics activities including warehousing, inventory movement, transportation, and receiving
• Supervise, coach, and develop materials and logistics staff
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories
• Ensure materials and inventory are available to support the production schedule
• Partner with Purchasing and Planning to reduce expedited freight and control costs
• Track and manage freight spend
• Support MRP, purchasing, and inbound materials
• Manage receiving, storage, and internal material flow
• Analyze logistics and inventory data to identify issues and improvement opportunities
• Develop strategies to streamline processes, simplify packaging, and reduce costs
• Work with inventory control systems
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, and customers as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level