Description:
The Lead Warehouse Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, accurate order fulfillment, and adherence to safety and quality standards. This role serves as team lead, providing guidance, training, and support to warehouse staff while driving productivity and continuous improvement.
What you will be responsible for:
Material Receiving & Distribution
- Receive incoming materials and ensure proper verification, documentation, and system entry
- Stock materials in designated warehouse locations in accordance with inventory procedures
- Deliver materials to hangars and operational areas in a timely manner to support production needs
- Assist in all receiving and material handling functions as required
Inventory Control & Accuracy
- Performing AAR cycle counts in accordance with established schedules and procedures
- Ensure cycle counts are completed accurately and within required timelines
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and assist in identifying root causes
- Conduct research to locate and resolve missing or misplaced materials
Returns & Restocking
- Process material returns within the required guidelines.
- Ensure returned materials are properly inspected, documented, and restocked into inventory locations
- Upon aircraft delivery, verify that all materials are returned and accurately restoked
Material Staging & Support
- Pick, stage, and deliver pre-draw materials as requested to support maintenance operations
- Assist with urgent material requests to minimize operational delays
- Support cross-functional teams as needed to maintain workflow efficiency
System & Location Management
- Create and maintain warehouse storage locations within AAR's ERP system.
- Ensure all materials are stored in correct locations and properly labeled in the system
Secondary Duties:
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all safety, compliance, and company procedures related to material handling
- Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse and operational needs and staff.
What you will need to be successful in this role:
Minimum
- Experience in warehouse, inventory control, or material handling preferred
- Working knowledge of inventory systems (IMOPS or similar ERP systems preferred)
- Basic understanding of inventory processes such as cycle counting and stock management.
- Understanding of vendor paperwork in aviation.
- Basic knowledge of Hazmat requirements and storage requirements.
- Ability to lift and move materials as required in a warehouse environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to research discrepancies
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer and data entry skills
The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Generous paid time off program
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Warehouse and hangar environment
- May require standing, walking, lifting and operating material handling equipment
- Exposure to industrial equipment and materials
AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.