Senior Material Flow & Inventory Lead

Title: Senior Manager, Material Flow & Inventory Lead

Location: Graniteville, SC

Pay Range: $103,844 – $168,747 annually

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Material Flow & Inventory Lead to drive our plant's end-to-end internal logistics strategy—from receiving and warehousing to line feeding, packaging, and inventory control. This role leads a cross‑functional team to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective material movement for complex, heavy‑equipment production.

• Lead material flow design and optimization for heavy components (weldments, castings, hydraulics, assemblies).
• Develop warehouse layouts, tugger routes, crane workflows, supermarket systems, and lineside delivery concepts.
• Oversee packaging standards, returnable container management, and supplier packaging compliance.
• Own plant inventory strategy, including safety stock, cycle counting, accuracy, and inventory health.
• Manage receiving, put‑away, picking, staging, and internal replenishment operations.
• Lead a team of engineers, analysts, and supervisors; build a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Drive logistics deliverables for new product introductions, layout changes, and automation projects.
• Track and improve KPIs across material flow, inventory, warehouse efficiency, and internal handling cost.

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in material flow, logistics, or inventory management—heavy equipment or industrial machinery preferred.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Strong knowledge of lean logistics, warehouse operations, and material handling of large/oversized parts.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), layout tools (AutoCAD/Visio), and data analytics (Power BI/Tableau).
• Proven leadership experience managing cross‑functional logistics teams.
• Experience with heavy lifting equipment (forklifts 10k‑20k lbs, overhead cranes, rigging practices).

• High‑impact leadership role with visibility to plant and corporate leadership.
• Opportunity to shape material flow and inventory strategies in a large‑scale manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls‑Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.