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

We are in search of an Inventory (Materials) Supervisor, in this crucial role, you'll be supervising a team responsible for purchasing, receiving, and delivering internal stock. This means as the Inventory Supervisor you'll be ensuring seamless operations and meeting the diverse needs of our valued customers. As well as managing, monitoring, and engaging a group of employees in all safety and performance initiatives.

Perks:
•    Medical, Dental, Vision ELIGIBLE DAY 1!
•    Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and a variety of voluntary benefits. ELIGIBLE DAY 1!
•    Tuition Reimbursement
•    Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay
•    401(k) including company match
•    Free Meals & Parking
•    Membership to American Airlines Credit Union
•    Opportunities for Advancement

Main Accountabilities

Supervisor Responsibility

•    Oversee all aspects of inventory management, from forecasting through internal delivery, to ensure financial and customer requirements are met. Supervise up to 10 union workers and 3 nonunion workers
•    Control food costs and continually compare actual to billed costs
•    Determine par levels and order quantities based on airline specifications, menus, and vendor lead time and ensure the team maintains proper inventory levels
•    Manage personnel who purchase, receive, put away, and deliver internal stock
•    Coordinate month-end inventory and reporting processes. Review results and create action plans for variances
•    Participate and support company-sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standards (GQS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety

Leadership

• Guide, motivate and develop staff within the Human Resources policies
• Make the company's values and management principles live in the department(s)
• Manage productivity hours and costs in the area of responsibility; initiate and steer corrective actions in case of deviations

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics preferred or equivalent experience
•    Two to five years of experience in materials management, purchasing, inventory, and/or warehouse management is strongly preferred
•    One to three years of supervisory experience is strongly preferred
•    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 produce 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 SAP MM a plus
•    Excellent analytical, conceptual, interpersonal, and communication skills