Manager of Inventory (Warehouse)

SkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States, partnering with four major airline carriers. Known for reliability, service, and professionalism, SkyWest operates over 2,100 flights daily across North America. The company has been recognized as one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes and is celebrated for its industry-leading workforce, exceptional leadership, and strong operational and economic performance.

About the role

The Manager of Inventory (Warehouse) oversees all operations for SkyWest’s warehouse facility in St. George, Utah. This role involves managing the storage, handling, tracking, organization, and disposition of aircraft maintenance inventory, repair-evaluation inventory, vendor returns, PMA and owner-produced opportunities, and other company assets. The position ensures inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, regulatory compliance, asset preservation, and optimal utilization of warehouse resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all warehouse operations, ensuring inventory is received, shipped, stored, identified, secured, and managed in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain warehouse facilities in a safe, clean, organized, and orderly condition to support efficient inventory management and accurate material accountability.
• Oversee accountability for serviceable inventory, unserviceable inventory, repair evaluation inventory, vendor-return inventory, and other company assets under warehouse control.
• Ensure system records accurately reflect the physical location, condition, and disposition of all materials stored within the warehouse.
• Coordinate the identification, segregation, and disposition of assets for repair evaluation, PMA opportunities, owner-produced opportunities, salvage evaluation, vendor return, and other inventory recovery initiatives.
• Develop and maintain warehouse storage systems, material handling processes, and inventory organization standards to maximize efficiency and accessibility.
• Ensure cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, and reconciliation activities are completed accurately and on time to maintain inventory integrity.
• Monitor warehouse inventory levels, storage capacity, and material movement to optimize space and resource utilization.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Purchasing & Inventory teams to ensure cohesiveness and shared success.
• Coordinate the shipment, transfer, receipt, storage, and disposition of inventory between company locations, repair vendors, suppliers, and other authorized parties.
• Provide leadership, training, and oversight of warehouse personnel to ensure assigned duties are properly executed.
• Establish and monitor warehouse performance metrics related to inventory accuracy, material recovery, space utilization, inventory disposition, and operational efficiency.
• Delegate duties and authorities as permitted by company manuals and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by executive leadership or outlined in company manuals, SOPs, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience with inventory management and accountability for accuracy and/or variances.
• Proven track record of building a team with positive morale.
• Strong analytical and factual decision-making skills with acute attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Available for occasional on-call support after hours, weekends, and holidays as operational emergencies dictate.
• Position is 100% on-site; must live in or be willing to relocate to St. George, UT.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work extended periods standing, lifting, and moving inventory.
• Moderate noise environment (business office with computers, printers, light traffic, and group settings).
• Extended periods of sitting in front of a computer and on the phone.

Benefits

• 401(k) match.
• Performance rewards and profit sharing.
• Health care coverage (medical, dental, and vision).
• Discounted worldwide flight benefits, including discounts and free standby travel on available open seating for you and your family with Delta, United, Alaska, and American Airlines.