Warehouse Manager

LUXUAV is an innovative technology company headquartered in Luxembourg. We specialize in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our modular systems are tested in real-world conditions and specifically tailored for both commercial and security applications.

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Reports to: Production Manager

To manage all warehouse and internal logistics activities supporting the manufacturing of advanced UAV systems. The role ensures that materials, sub-assemblies, and finished goods are received, stored, handled, and delivered with full accuracy, traceability, and compliance with quality, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), and safety standards. The Warehouse Manager safeguards inventory integrity and ensures timely material availability for production.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations and Inventory Control

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, kitting, and shipping.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counts, reconciliations, and root-cause analysis of discrepancies.
• Implement and enforce FIFO/FEFO and lot-tracking procedures.
• Ensure proper handling of high-value UAV components (PCBs, batteries, sensors, avionics).
• Manage storage layouts and optimise space utilisation.

Material Flow to Production

• Coordinate timely delivery of components and kits to assembly lines.
• Align warehouse plans with production schedules and BOM requirements.
  Monitor shortages, expedite critical parts, and communicate proactively with Production and Procurement.

Quality, ESD & Compliance

• Ensure all handling, storage, and packaging complies with quality standards, including ESD protection and clean-storage requirements.
• Guarantee traceability of materials and components within the ERP system.
• Support internal and external audits (ISO 9001, aviation-related audits, customer audits).

Systems & Processes

• Maintain accurate records in the ERP/MRP system (CoC, MSDS, receipts, moves, issues, adjustments).
• Develop SOPs for warehouse processes and drive continuous improvement.

Health, Safety and Security

• Enforce warehouse H&S standards, equipment maintenance, and safe storage of batteries and hazardous materials.
• Ensure secure handling of controlled components (e.g., export-controlled items, high-value UAV parts).
• Conduct regular safety checks and staZ training.

External Logistics and Shipping

• Oversee inbound and outbound shipments (courier, freight, customs documentation).
• Ensure compliance with export-control rules relevant to UAV technology.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers and customs brokers.

Qualifications & Experience & Skills

• 5+ years' experience in warehouse or logistics management, ideally in electronics, aerospace, or high-tech manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, ERP/MRP systems, and material traceability requirements.
• Experience with ESD-sensitive materials and handling protocols is an advantage.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods handling (e.g., lithium batteries) preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments (ISO 9001 or similar) is beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and disciplined operational mindset.
• Ability to interpret BOMs and production schedules.
• Solid problem-solving and root-cause capability.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
• Clear communication, both internally and with suppliers/logistics partners.
• Ability to work under time pressure without compromising accuracy.
• Fluent in English.
• Must be a national from a NATA member country or one of the following NATA Indo-Pacific partners: Australia, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand or Ukraine.