West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence. We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel.

What you can expect as Supply Chain Inventory Manager at West Star:

This position plays a key supporting role in developing the Sales and Operations Plan and requires clear and effective communication skills that will be utilized to provide briefings and reporting pertaining to operations and purchasing. This position will focus on maintaining and improving inventory by analyzing trends and determining parts usage and recommended purchasing across all channel networks. This dynamic role will support purchasing, inventory management and supply chain efforts.

You will be ESSENTIAL to the following functions:

• Responsible for creating inventory forecasts that balance supply and demand based on analysis of historical data, current trends, and spanetplace insights provided from across the business.
• Set inventory min max levels that support, maximize service level, minimize inventory costs and ensure sales targets are met.
• Manage inventory price vs. price paid to capture savings on negotiated cost reductions
• Ensure organizational compliance with inventory management policies, contractual requirements, or other regulations.
• Develop and foster relationships with select suppliers to drive consistent performance
• Negotiate cost, lead time, minimum and economic order quantities to WSA’s benefit
• Analyze and troubleshoot supplier invoicing and purchase order discrepancies
• Coordinate with buyers to ensure proper quantities are purchased to achieve strategic inventory and service level objectives.
• Collect data and calculate internal and supplier KPIs by site, project, category, buyers, and suppliers
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to bring with you:

Your Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or related field

Your Experience

At least seven years of related work experience and progressive responsibilities preferred

Strong aptitude to solve problems and improve processes

Strong ability to negotiate, influence and resolve conflict with diplomacy and partnership

Exceptional organization, attention to detail and communication skills

Ability to work effectively with a minimum level of supervision

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI and other MS applications

Your Initiative

Self-motivated and able to maintain a rapid pace.

Team player

Well organized and detail oriented.

Work with others in a professional manner.

Your Responsibility

Attend work every day as scheduled to include overtime and weekend assignments.

Notify supervisor in advance of shift starting if unable to work.

Must have reliable transportation to get to work every day.

Perform all work in accordance with all regulatory guidelines.

Follow all company and safety rules during performance of duties.

Other Particulars:

Physical Requirements

Lift at least 10 lbs.

Routine walking with occasional bending.

Routine or repetitive physical motion with arms and hands.

Mental Requirements

Understanding and implementation of regulations and guidelines.

Working Conditions

The majority of work will be accomplished in an office environment.

Varied positions in and around the aircraft or shop area.

Equipment Used

Personal computer and work order prints.

Telephone, fax machine and other office equipment.