Join Our Team as a Materials Expeditor!
About the Company:
Thomas Global Systems is a leader in the design, manufacture and support of high-integrity aviation and defense electronics, operating out of locations in Sydney, Australia and Irvine, California.
About the Role:
The Materials Expeditor is a key team member supporting Thomas Global Systems’ operations by driving effective inventory movements, control, and optimization strategies for aircraft parts, components, and materials. This role is responsible for maintaining lab inventory stocked with parts, chemicals, consumables and balancing material availability with cost efficiency. The position focuses on reporting stock levels, managing work-in-process (WIP), and preventing stock shortages for the lab. Working within FAA Part 145, EASA, and AS9100 regulatory frameworks, this role operates in a clean, safe, and organized environment and ensures compliance with all company procedures and quality standards.
Location: Irvine, CA, fully onsite.
What's on Offer:
- A varied, fast paced role with an innovative and respected leader in mission-critical aerospace and defense products.
- Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefit package.
- Join a team of skilled and motivated people committed to innovation, collaboration, and national security outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inventory Strategy & Optimization: Own and drive inventory availability in the lab for avionics components.
- Safety Stock & Planning Policies:
Establish and manage safety stock levels within the lab areas, reorder points, and planning parameters to support production continuity and mitigate supply risk.
- Obsolescence & Lifecycle Management: Ensure that no expired chemicals or components are in the lab, report upcoming expiration of parts or chemicals to procure new material in a timely manner.
- WIP Oversight & Flow Optimization: Monitor and analyse work-in-process (WIP), identify bottlenecks, and suggest actions to improve material flow and reduce aging.
- Shortage Prevention & Risk Management: Proactively identify supply constraints and shortages; coordinate cross-functionally to ensure material availability.
- Inventory Performance Analysis: Track and report stock outages (chemical expirations, WIP aging, shortages), providing insights and recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
- System & Data Integrity: Ensure accuracy of inventory data and planning parameters within ERP/MRP systems; drive improvements in data quality and process consistency.
- Regulatory & Quality Leadership: Ensure inventory control processes meet FAA, EASA, and AS9100 requirements; support audits and maintain audit-ready systems and records.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with Procurement, Engineering, Production, and Quality to align inventory strategy with business and operational objectives. Act as backup to stockroom personnel to perform stockroom duties, receiving, and shipping as needed.
- Process Improvement:
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory control, reduce waste, and improve overall supply chain performance.
- Guidance & Support: Provide feedback and support to stockroom and operational staff to ensure effective execution of inventory processes and controls.
- Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by management
Required Skills, Experience and Behaviors:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in aerospace logistics, inventory control, material handling, or supply chain operations.
- Working knowledge of Inventory requirements, AS9100 standards, and aerospace traceability and documentation practices.
- Ability to interpret Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, and revision-controlled documentation.
- Experience using Excel and ERP/MRP systems for inventory transactions, kitting, and material tracking.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high level of accuracy in a regulated environment.
- Experience in aerospace manufacturing, repair, assembly, avionics, or component
logistics preferred.
- Supply chain, logistics, or quality-related certifications (e.g., APICS/ASCM) are preferred.
- Exposure to lean or continuous improvement practices such as 5S or Kanban is preferred.
- Confirmed NEGATIVE results for drug and alcohol testing in compliance with 14 CFR Part 120 and 49 CFR Part 40.
Apply now and take your career to new heights!
At-Will Employment Statement
Thomas Global Systems is an at-will employer. Employment with the company is voluntary and may be terminated by the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any reason or no reason at all.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Thomas Global Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at [email protected].
