Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Warehouse & Inventory

Job Description Summary

Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Warehouse & Inventory

Responsible for acting as the Inventory Focal Point, ensuring alignment between physical stock and SAP records for the plant to meet business objectives. Manage cycle counting activities within the warehouse and inventory area.

Essential Responsibilities

• Act as Inventory Focal Point, ensuring accurate alignment of physical inventory with SAP for the plant.
• Manage AT Spare parts, inter‑plant deliveries, and subcontracting flows.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to resolve SAP‑related issues (picking, goods movements, payments, SAP/EJLOG Automatic Warehouse).
• Apply and promote the FLIGHT DECK model to improve and accelerate all processes within the function.
• Drive problem solving, quickly understanding issues and engaging the correct stakeholders/functions.
• Lead and coordinate cycle counting activities (rotating inventory) for the Rivalta plant.
• Coordinate transfer AT flows for spare parts, ensuring accuracy and on‑time execution.
• Coordinate inter‑plant and subcontracting deliveries, guaranteeing data integrity and correct documentation.
• Continuously improve warehouse management and internal logistics flows, leveraging the FLIGHT DECK model.
• Act as a flexible resource (“utility player”) within the team, supporting colleagues in achieving day‑to‑day operational targets.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma, preferably from a technical/industrial institute.
• Basic knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Significant previous experience within Logistics, Warehouse and Materials areas in white‑collar roles.
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong SAP knowledge, particularly in warehouse and production modules.
• Solid shop floor experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on, solution‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Good understanding of production processes and related material flows.
• Good product knowledge and high sensitivity in handling aeronautical parts, with strong attention to compliance and traceability.
• Proactive, continuous‑improvement mindset, with a strong drive to implement and sustain the FLIGHT DECK model.
• Flexibility in working hours when required by production needs or emergencies.
• Proactivity in day‑to‑day warehouse management activities, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Strong focus on safety and quality, consistently applying company standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of internal logistics flows, from receiving to storage, picking, and shipping.

What We Offer

Smart working and work‑life‑balance: Avio Aero promotes remote work and encourages a healthy, satisfying work‑life balance, with programs to preserve psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

• Performance‑related bonuses and local bonus scheme.
• Flexible benefits platform.
• GE Aviation share plan.
• Life and injury insurance.
• Private medical cover.
• Employee assistant program.
• Employee special awards (service and recognition).
• Local special agreements and discounts.
• English and languages training for you and one member of your family.
• Technical, Leadership and development trainings.

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No