Inventory Control Supervisor

The Inventory Control Supervisor leads all property and shipping/receiving operations to ensure accuracy compliance and efficiency across SEAKRs aerospace programs.

This role oversees a team responsible for inventory control property administration and shipping/receiving ensuring compliance with FAR and internal policies for government and customer property. The Supervisor partners closely with Planning Manufacturing Quality Engineering and Program Management to maintain accurate records lead audits and drive continuous improvement in material accountability and flow.

This position reports to the Manager of Property and Material Planning and plays a key leadership role in developing people optimizing processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise coach and develop a team of Property Administrators and a Shipping/Receiving Clerk.
• Provide daily direction performance feedback training and mentoring.
• Build a culture focused on accuracy accountability safety and continuous improvement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support career development.

Inventory & Property Management

• Lead all aspects of inventory control including receiving storing kitting and issuing materials.
• Maintain accuracy through cycle counts reconciliations and root cause analysis of variances.
• Oversee management of government- and customer-owned property in compliance with FAR 45.0 / 52.245.
• Ensure all property is properly tagged recorded and safeguarded.
• Develop and maintain written procedures and work instructions for inventory and property functions.

Shipping & Receiving Oversight

• Supervise the shipping and receiving process ensuring on-time compliant and accurate material movement.
• Verify documentation and packaging meet customer export and government standards.
• Coordinate with Quality and Program Management for incoming and outgoing material control.
• Monitor and continuously improve shipping/receiving efficiency and compliance.

Compliance Audits & Reporting

• Prepare and submit required government property reports (monthly quarterly annual).
• Lead and coordinate property audits internal customer and government.
• Ensure full audit readiness and documentation accuracy at all times.
• Support resolution of any audit findings and corrective actions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Planning Procurement Quality and Manufacturing to improve material flow and visibility.
• Collaborate with IT and ERP support teams to enhance system functionality and data accuracy.
• Participate in Lean 5S and process improvement initiatives.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage ERP/inventory system utilization for all property and inventory management functions.
• Support system enhancements testing and implementation.
• Analyze data trends to identify and implement process improvements in efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications :

Required

• Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Operations or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in inventory property or materials management (aerospace or defense preferred).
• At least 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of FAR 45 / 52.245 and government property administration.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams improve processes and maintain accuracy in fast-paced environments.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with export compliance and shipping regulations.
• APICS CPIM or other supply chain certification.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Information :

Compensation: Base pay range is $80000- 110000 depending on qualifications. SEAKR has very rich medical dental and vision insurance plans along with a generous 401(k) retirement addition to base salary employees are eligible for a year-end bonus. SEAKR offers a variety of paid leave such as vacation sick bereavement and FMLA.

SEAKR is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

US Citizenship Required

Applications will be accepted until 11/13/25

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time