Senior Manager, Stores

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection Endeavor operates141 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States Canada and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis Minn. Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta Cincinnati Detroit Minneapolis New York and Raleigh-Durham and 11 maintenance bases across our network.

The Senior Stores Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Endeavor Air stores locations ensuring regulatory compliance cost-effective operations and materials readiness across the network. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to align people processes and technology with business objectives while developing strong leadership capabilities and driving continuous improvement. The position is based at Endeavor Air headquarters in MSP.

• Provide oversight and strategic direction to all Endeavor Airlines stores locations ensuring smooth operations and adherence to company and regulatory policies.
• Develop and implement structured training programs across all stores locations to ensure proper skill development and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with FAA OSHA IOSA DOD and company policies maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational integrity.
• Optimize staffing levels to support operational demands while maintaining budgetary control and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Maintenance Finance and Procurement to ensure alignment on key deliverables and performance metrics.
• Develop manage and adhere to stores and shipping budgets identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Spearhead initiatives to enhance technology and process improvements within the Stores and Materials organization driving efficiency and accuracy.
• Cultivate a strong leadership team within Stores emphasizing succession planning mentorship and career development to ensure long-term organizational success.
• Facilitate regular and transparent communication with frontline clerks and interdepartmental teams to align objectives and foster engagement.
• Communicate and present professionally and effectively to frontline employees and Senior Leadership.
• Set the MBO goals for department.

• Other duties as assigned.

• The Senior Stores Manager will have responsibility for all stores employees with the Stores Operational Manager as a direct report.

• Ethics and Values - Serves as a champion to employees and projects that are beneficial to the company Displays courage and willingness to take an unpopular stance to make positive long-term progress for individuals and the organization.
• Knows Our Business - Looks for way to improve our success operationally and through people. Understands how all aspects of the business operate in a systemic way. Technically and professionally skilled to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Builds Trust and Decision Making - Models honesty and open communications in large group meetings. Responds to challenge in a positive way seeing it as a way to learn new perspectives and perhaps improve the organization.
• Drive for Results by Inspiring Others - Builds passion and enthusiasm for the organizations mission. Identifies measurements that will drive long term positive results and shares the rationale thus engaging the organization.
• Know Your Team and Leading People - Inspires organization to build effective work relationships that are based on strengths and focused on achieving organizational goals understanding and utilizing each team members interests and development goals. As a leader proactively sees opportunities for talented and diverse staff to work with upper leadership in order to promote development and results.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Aviation Management Business Administration or a combination of education and equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of airline warehousing and logistical experience preferred.
• 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing multiple locations and teams.
• Strong knowledge of FAA OSHA IOSA DOD regulations and best practices in aviation materials management.
• Experience in budgeting cost control and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and technology-driven process enhancements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a focus on team development and operational efficiency.

• Proficient in: MS Office (Word Excel Access and Outlook) and general internet applications.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills with focus on communication and problem resolution.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time with a high degree of completion.
• Ability to analyze data and implement strategies to optimize inventory and supply chain efficiency.

• Located at MSP headquarters.
• Company business travel will be required (up to 25%).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Minimal physical exertion such as: pulling pushing reaching bending standing walking and light lifting of boxes bags files and electronic equipment not in excess of 30 lbs.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Computer work with repetitive motion such as typing in a typical office environment sitting for the majority of the day.

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80 air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance Short and Long-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and voluntary supplementary benefit options