Materials Manager

1 week ago


Seattle WA United States LSG Sky Chefs Full time

Job Title: Materials Manager
Job Location: Seattle-USA-98188
Work Location Type: On-Site
Salary Range: $95 000.00

About us

LSG Sky Chefs is one of the world's largest airline catering and hospitality providers, known for its outstanding reputation and dynamic approach in the industry. Voted "Airline Caterer of the Year in North America" for 2023 and 2024, we are committed to excellence and innovation, driven by the dedication and expertise of our talented employees. Our team members are the heart and soul of our success, consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences and outstanding service to our clients and their passengers across North and Latin America.

Role Purpose Statement

You will be responsible for overseeing and owning all aspects of inventory management from forecasting through delivery. This includes managing up to $20M in annual spend for perishable food and materials, 4,000 SKU's and food cost variance. The Materials Manager will be required to work onsite at our SeaTac, WA location. We are a 24/7 facility you must have open availability from 5am to 11pm and be willing to work weekends and holidays depending on operational needs. To be considered candidates must understand and knowledge of food/inventory par levels, have strong excel, SAP is a strongly preferred.

Main Accountabilities

Material Management

  • Oversee all aspects of inventory management to ensure financial and customer requirements are met
  • Handle all company and customer owned merchandise received until it is issued to production
  • Control Food Cost Variances and continually compare actual to billed costs
  • Determine par levels and order quantities based on airline specifications, menus and vendor lead time
  • Manage personnel to maintain proper inventory, ordering, receiving, storage and requisition processes
  • Track product usage and yields in relation to ordering requirements
  • Coordinate and participate in inventory and reporting processes
  • Maintain regulatory compliance standards (examples: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.)
  • Leadership
  • Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
  • Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human Resources Policy
  • Participates in coaching the expanded Global Performance System (GPS) process, as well as additional career development activities to enhance the effectiveness and potential of the team
  • Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)
  • Plan / Implement and control the cost budget in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations
  • Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standards (GQS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
  • In addition three to five years experience in purchasing, inventory and warehouse management required
  • One to three years supervisory experience strongly preferred
  • Basic knowledge of Demand Planning and Vendor Management
  • Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing and supply chain management
  • Proven success in improving work processes, leading change and role models positive behaviors as well as change agent skills in a complex and fast paced environment
  • Established ability to identify the vision and produces goals with realistic plans to achieve them
  • Ability to interact with employees, customers and vendors at all levels
  • Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in SAP MM a plus
  • Excellent analytical and conceptual skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide leadership

LSG Sky Chefs is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.



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