Head of Global Inventory Management

Company Overview

Metrea is a defense company dedicated to translating commercial innovation into solutions for the hardest problems in national security. With deep mission expertise, Metrea focuses on delivering effects-as-a-service across Aerospace, Electromagnetic & Cyber, Digital & Synthetic domains via its capability groups. Metrea also consists of six support groups (Operations, People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Solutions) that guide the development of specific capabilities that Metrea's files (product, projects, programs etc) leverage to achieve their targets.

Group Overview The Metrea Global Supply Chain Organization is responsible for all aspects of supply chain including procurement, logistics, and inventory management, supporting complex missions and operations domestically and abroad.

Metrea Management is our global shared service providing support for the Capability Units (CU) in areas such as People, Finance, Legal, Strategy and Information Technology.

Position Summary

The Head of Global Inventory role is responsible for managing and optimizing the storage, and distribution of all materials, aviation parts, ground support equipment, tools, and commercial products. This role provides strategic leadership and guidance to Global Inventory Management team members, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to best practices. The Head of Global Inventory Management is responsible for leading a team in (a) analysis to identify inventory requirements for specific aircraft fleets and operating locations for each element of the fleet; (b) receipt, inspection, warehousing, and issue of inventory based on global enterprise demand; (c) coordination with Global Procurement function to generate procurement and repair orders for aviation supply; and (d) coordination with Global Logistics function to execute movement of items from enterprise global inventory to forward locations to sustain required inventory and address AOG events.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support the management and disposition of Government Furnished Equipment based on government customer requirements and Metrea company policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with the Head of Global Logistics and Metrea Global Trade Compliance, support the Import and Export process to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate prompt delivery via DoD and commercial freight or express methods.
• Ensures that all materials requested by the forward site logistic teams are provided promptly to support line, overnight, and heavy check operations.
• Ensures that parts and equipment that are requisitioned are ordered in a timely manner in after-hour and AOG situations. Ensures that all activities relative to AOG and after hour AOG support are carried out in the safest, expeditious, and economical way possible.
• Train the Global inventory Management team in all aspects of stockroom operations that are applicable to their respective job classifications including computerized management and issuance of materials, hazmat training, shelf-life training, cycle counting, as well as storage, packaging, receiving, of materials and disposal of hazardous, scrap or BER materials established by company guidelines.
• Assesses staff performance ongoing and addresses performance and behavioral issues using the progressive discipline processes and policies as outlined in Metrea's employee handbook. Involves necessary teammates in People issues as needed and escalates serious concerns in accordance with Metrea company policy.
• Lead performance reviews for the Global Inventory team using established company guidelines.
• Drafts schedules to ensure that the Global Inventory Management team is available to support forward site sustainment requirements.
• Trains Global Inventory Management team members in the proper procedures to ensure that parts/materials are properly stored, segregated, and labelled, and that they comply with current Shelf-Life Programs and hazardous materials storage guidelines.
• Establishes and manages the inventory control program to ensure accurate identification and retrieval of parts/materials in support of Metrea's fleet.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers to keep them informed about shipment status and any potential scheduling delays.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities efficiently
• Excel at resolving complex challenges with a strategic and thoughtful approach.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Engineering
• Minimum of 10+ years of logistics and supply chain management.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in aviation logistics, including AOG Shipments experience in aviation logistics and warehousing, with experience receiving rotable parts

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to accomplish any and all duties with little or no assistance.
• Must have good command of the English language; oral and written.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Education: Master's Degree
• Experience in International Shipping, ITAR/EAR parts, and management of customs
• Experience with Veryon, AMOS, or similar platform.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365

Our Culture

Metrea's single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Our Firmware

Metrea's single core value, “rooted in humility,” is supported by four key attributes: entrepreneurial, systematic, discerning, and over-deliver. These attributes, combined, form our Teammate Firmware, our culture. We explore these attributes during the hiring process when we grow our teams and continually support the growth of our culture. We are a hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical organization united by a passion for what we do, how we do it, who we do it with, and who we do it for.

Benefits

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan eligibility

Parental Leave

Work Authorization / Security Clearance Legally authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Metrea Aerospace Management LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Position Type and Expected Hours [JR2] of Work

This is a full-time non-exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require. Non-Exempt employees may be required to work over 40 hours per week with approval from the department manager.

Work Location Temecula, CA

Work Environment (please verify the below information) This job operates in an office setting

Travel

Travel requirements are between 25-35%

Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform the responsibilities outlined in this to a satisfactory standard. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with additional needs to perform the essential functions. Other Duties Please note this is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The role, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.