At Zimex Aviation, safety and precision are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced and reliable Stores Team Leader to join our Base Maintenance Facility in Altenrhein. In this vital role, you will lead our Stores team and ensure that every aircraft part, tool, and shipment – especially Dangerous Goods – is handled, stored, and transported in full compliance with aviation and safety regulations.
If you're a logistics professional with strong Dangerous Goods knowledge and a passion for aviation, this is your opportunity to take the lead in a role where your expertise truly matters.
Your main tasks
* Lead and develop a dedicated Stores team within a dynamic maintenance environment
* Ensure accurate and compliant goods receipt, inspection, and documentation in line with aviation and Dangerous Goods requirements
* Manage storage, internal transport, and dispatch of materials and components
* Oversee inventory accuracy, stock levels, and system transactions (ERP)
* Handle packaging and shipment according to air, sea, and road freight regulations
* Supervise tool management and inventory processes
* Ensure compliance with Dangerous Goods and chemical storage regulations
* Maintain supplier relationships for consumables and tools, including order follow-up and quality control
* Support continuous improvement of stores processes and logistics efficiency
Your qualifications
* Completed vocational training as Logistician EFZ or equivalent qualification
* Proven experience in aviation logistics or aircraft parts handling
* Extensive Dangerous Goods handling experience and a valid Dangerous Goods certificate
* Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
* Excellent English and German communication skills (written and spoken)
* Hands-on leadership style with a proactive, structured, and reliable approach
* Team player with flexibility, accuracy, and a strong sense of responsibility
* Ability to perform under time pressure and in a fast-paced environment
At Zimex, you'll join an experienced and international team where teamwork, precision, and responsibility come together to keep aviation moving safely. We offer a collaborative environment with room for ideas and opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
If you enjoy working in a hands-on, safety-driven setting and want to make an impact in aviation logistics, Zimex Aviation is the place for you.
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