Senior Material Flow & Inventory Lead at Rolls-Royce in Aiken, SC | USD103,844-168,747 | Kablio

Role

Description

warehouse design

inventory strategy

material handling

flow optimization

logistics delivery

packaging standards

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

Requirements

8+ years

sap

autocad

power bi

bachelor's

leadership

8+ years of experience in material flow, logistics, or inventory management—heavy equipment or industrial machinery preferred.
Opportunity to shape material flow and inventory strategies in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
“Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.”
Experience with heavy lifting equipment (forklifts 10k–20k lbs, overhead cranes, rigging practices).
High-impact leadership role with visibility to plant and corporate leadership.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), layout tools (AutoCAD/Visio), and data analytics (Power BI/Tableau).
Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional logistics teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Strong knowledge of lean logistics, warehouse operations, and material handling of large/oversized parts.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

applicants must be authorized to work in the u.s. without sponsorship.
the company cannot sponsor or take over any employment visa.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

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Role

Description

warehouse design

inventory strategy

material handling

flow optimization

logistics delivery

packaging standards

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

Requirements

8+ years

sap

autocad

power bi

bachelor's

leadership

8+ years of experience in material flow, logistics, or inventory management—heavy equipment or industrial machinery preferred.
Opportunity to shape material flow and inventory strategies in a large-scale manufacturing environment.
“Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.”
Experience with heavy lifting equipment (forklifts 10k–20k lbs, overhead cranes, rigging practices).
High-impact leadership role with visibility to plant and corporate leadership.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), layout tools (AutoCAD/Visio), and data analytics (Power BI/Tableau).
Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional logistics teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Strong knowledge of lean logistics, warehouse operations, and material handling of large/oversized parts.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

applicants must be authorized to work in the u.s. without sponsorship.
the company cannot sponsor or take over any employment visa.

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

£18.9 billion

Revenue

The company achieved near £18.9 billion in revenue in 2024.

£2.9 billion

Operating Profit

The company reported an operating profit of approximately £2.9 billion in 2024.

36%

Market Share

The company holds a commercial engine market share of roughly 36%. This reflects its strong position in the sector.

25 vehicles/day

Production Rate

The company's Goodwood facility produces approximately 25 ultra-luxury electric vehicles per day under a BMW licence.

Founded in the early 20th century, it began as a pioneer in aero-engine design and has grown into a global engineering powerhouse.
It develops and produces engines and power systems for commercial and military aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and energy infrastructure.
Headquartered in London, it operates across four core segments—civil aerospace, defence, power systems and emerging markets like nuclear and modular reactors.
It supports iconic programmes—supplying wide-body commercial aircraft engines, submarine nuclear reactors, naval propulsion, and bespoke industrial power units.
Amid a major turnaround since 2023, the company secured a £9 billion UK defence reactor deal.

Culture + Values

We do the right thing – We do what’s right for our customers, our people, and society.
We aim high – We stretch our ambition, we set challenging goals, and we deliver results.
We take ownership – We take personal responsibility for our actions, performance, and results.
We act with integrity – We build trust by being honest, transparent, and ethical in everything we do.
We collaborate – We work together with respect, trust, and inclusiveness to achieve our goals.

Environment + Sustainability

Net-zero by 2050

Carbon Neutrality Goal

Aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Carbon intensity down by 25%

Carbon Intensity Reduction Target

Committed to reducing the carbon intensity of products and operations by 25% by 2030.

CO2 emissions reduced by 50%

SAF Emissions Reduction

SAF strategy targets a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions from flight by 2050.

Engaged in development of hybrid-electric and fully-electric propulsion systems to reduce environmental impact.
Focus on reducing waste and resource consumption across the entire supply chain.

Inclusion & Diversity

30% by 2030

Female Leadership Target

Aims to achieve 30% female representation in senior leadership positions.

26% workforce

Gender Representation

Women currently account for 26% of the global workforce as of 2023.

Set a goal to increase representation of ethnic minorities in senior roles.
Implemented initiatives to promote a more inclusive work environment, including mentorship programs and leadership development for underrepresented groups.

Articles

R2 Factory – digital transformation community

Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars PressClub

Rolls‑Royce at Global Space Congress – supplier info