Supply Chain Inventory Manager

Salary: $115,000-$135,000/yr

Company: Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products that specialize in microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar. We are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers, combining cutting‑edge technology with world‑class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Overview: As an employer of choice, Stellant is dedicated to delivering an exceptional employee experience, recruiting diverse, high‑performing talent to help our customers exceed mission needs. Our culture focuses on core values, inclusivity, and continuous innovation. We need the world’s most dedicated and talented people for projects that excite you. Join us to help detect, protect, and connect.

Job Title: Inventory Warehouse Manager

Location: Torrance, CA

• Carry out management responsibilities and performance management of bargaining unit and indirect staff in Receiving, Central Stores, Clean Room, Line Side Store Rooms, and production areas, managing employees in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws under Supply Chain Management.
• Manage by establishing clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of work practices, tracking employee attendance and tardiness; manage time accounting for hourly employees.
• Establish and execute weekly staffing plan for the warehouse team.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance in accordance with company policy and report any safety violations, first-aid, unsafe conditions, and OSHA violations immediately.
• Enforce and monitor operations standard operating procedures to meet production/material/shipping/receiving schedules and deadlines.
• Manage employee’s time by following union guidelines and ensuring adequate stock room support for operations needs.
• Execute cycle count process and investigate variances as needed.
• Identify and drive measures to improve material handling, shipping, receiving, and cycle counting processes.
• Monitor and report daily, weekly, and monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) for each inventory location to proactively address adverse performance trends; ensure employees are trained and following the processes according to the guidelines set forth.
• Proactively engage and coach cross‑functional teams, including assigned staff and upstream/downstream stakeholders, to drive critical actions that create sustained service‑level results, tracking work completion by type and area of work.
• Ensure transactions are accurate and the needs of the stakeholders are met in a timely manner.
• Review and carry out necessary inventory adjustments, warehouse transfers, location transfers to ensure proper material flow through the factory, escalating as needed.
• Leverage Stellant continuous process improvement methodologies and look to drive continuous improvement and best‑in‑class warehouse management performance.
• Identify and implement new systems, processes, procedures, work instructions, and other actions that will improve operational performance.
• Execute monthly shipment plan, report status and escalates any risk to plan.

• Understands basic supervisory approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, and process execution.
• Typically requires broad job knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience;
  Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum education and years of experience requirements are not to be used exclusive of other leveling factors. Substitution of additional relevant education and experience for stated qualifications may be considered.

• ERP (INFOR LN) experience.
• Management of bargaining unit employees.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

Export Regulations: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g., Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).