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Director, Inventory Management

FlightSafety International Inc
United States, New Jersey, Moonachie
Mar 04, 2026
About FlightSafety International FlightSafety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom. Purpose of Position The Director of Simulator Inventory Management is a strategic leadership role responsible for setting the vision, policies, and execution framework for all simulator-related inventory operations across the organization. This leader ensures that spare parts, rotatable components, and support materials for all Flight Training Devices (FTDs) and Full Flight Simulators (FFSs) are available when needed and without overstocking or overspending. All strategies, processes, and team behaviors are expected of our FlightPlan, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, culture, and performance standards. The Director works closely with senior management, Simulation to include Simulation Operations Support (SOS), and Learning Center teams to ensure inventory strategies align with FlightPlan commitments as well as financial, operational, data reliability and device reliability objectives. This role drives consistency, accuracy, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across all learning center inventory system. Impact of the Role The Director of Simulator Inventory Management is critical to ensuring FlightSafety's simulator fleet operates with maximum efficiency, minimal downtime, and optimal cost control. By providing strategic direction, operational excellence, and cross-functional leadership this role contributes to the reliability of training devices, in collaboration with Regional DSOs. Tasks and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Planning Develop and implement enterprise wide inventory management strategies, encompassing receiving, storage, internal logistics, Hub and spoke model, shipping, and auditing processes Align inventory policies and long-term planning with organizational operational goals and simulator uptime targets Establish inventory KPIs, accuracy metrics, and performance dashboards Functional Oversight Direct the simulator spares inventory management function across all Learning Centers Ensure minimum stock levels for expendable and rotatable parts are properly defined, maintained, and optimized based on usage history, forecasted needs, varing simulator configurations Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor inventory management teams, fostering collaboration, high performance, and consistent execution of best practices Provide guidance and training frameworks for Spares Support personnel Inventory Control & Accuracy Establish and maintain robust daily/weekly cycle count programs, driving achievement of monthly and quarterly accuracy targets, Ensure automated records of physical inventory are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with corporate requirements Oversee processes to acquire and maintain spares cost, pricing data, and repair quotes, ensuring cost-effective decisions Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with SOS to prioritize critical-path spare parts and support training equipment, ensuring alignment Coordinate with RDSOs, Fleet Directors and Learning Center leadership when applicable to forecast and prepare for upcoming repair or replacement requirements and inventory impact Reporting & Financial Management Provide clear, timely reporting on inventory health, financial impact, and stock count Continuous Improvement Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce carrying costs, and minimize downtime due to parts shortages and lead times Standardize procedures and adopt best practices across all inventory operations Minimum Experience Strong leadership experience with managing multiple locations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with engineering and operations Analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory data, repair cost trends, and consumption patterns to inform decision-making. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance culture and drive transformational change Familiarity with simulator hardware, training device operations, or high-complexity technical inventory SAP environments is preferred. FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant's ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a "U.S. Person" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A "U.S. Person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law. This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment. Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.