Materials Supervisor

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

Seeking an outgoing Materials Supervisor who thrives in a fast paced production environment to work onsite in our Anchorage, AK facility.  You will be responsible for the inventory and ordering of all food and beverages. This includes managing up to $5M in annual spend for perishable food and materials for products that change monthly.

LSG does not have a perpetual inventory system, therefore monthly hand counts are required. You must be able to be in attendance for the last 4 days of every month, regardless of what days this falls on. 

The standard shift will be either Monday – Friday or Sunday – Thursday starting between 6am – 8am.

Daily activities break down as follows:

• 50% on the floor auditing processes and supporting the day-to-day operations to successfully run shift
• 10% solving supply chain challenges
• 10% creating buyer guides
• 10% employee interaction
• 10% administrative/scheduling and emails
• 10% training

Main Accountabilities

• Oversee all aspects of inventory management, from forecasting through internal delivery, to ensure financial and customer requirements are met.  Supervise up to 6 union workers and 3 nonunion workers
• Control food cost 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
• Ensure that the area of responsibility is properly organized, staffed and directed
• Guide, motivate and develop the subordinate employees within the Human
  Resources Policy
• Participate and support company sponsored initiatives such as Global Quality Standards (GQS), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Lean Manufacturing, Employee Safety

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or equivalent experience required
• One to three years’ experience in materials management, purchasing, inventory and/or warehouse management strongly preferred
• One to three years’ supervisory experience 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 produces 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