Position Summary

Do you combine operational expertise with a strong eye for detail and a passion for continuous improvement?

Jet Aviation is looking for a Manager, Inventory, Tooling & Capex EMEA to take the management of inventory, tooling, and capital assets across our European & Middle East operations. Based in Basel, this critical role is key to ensuring that materials, tools and equipment are available, optimized, and compliant to support our Maintenance, Refurbishment & Completion programs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams—Supply Chain, Engineering, Production, and Finance—to ensure operational efficiency and alignment with regulatory standards.

Your role

• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration
  
  • Lead a team of inventory, Tooling and Capex specialists across multiple locations.
  • Act as a liaison between operations, procurement, engineering, and finance to ensure alignment on material and asset strategies.
  Prepare regular performance reports and KPIs related to inventory turns, tool utilization, Capex spending, and asset reliability
  
• Inventory Management
  
  • Manage and maintain optimal inventory levels to support project timelines while minimizing working capital and obsolescence.
  • Oversee inventory policies, cycle counts, stock audits, and material traceability across all sites.
  Lead inventory forecasting, safety stock analysis, and replenishment planning in collaboration with planning and procurement.
  
• Tooling Management
  
  • Oversee tooling availability, maintenance, calibration, and lifecycle management across all EMEA sites.
  • Coordinate tooling sharing, rentals, and purchases in line with project needs and cost-efficiency goals.
  Support the development of a tooling rental program, ensuring internal and external tool demand is met and monetized where applicable.
  
• Capex Management
  
  • Maintain up-to-date Capex tracking, budget reporting, and asset register accuracy.
  • Coordinate with Site Operations, Engineering, and Finance to align Capex execution with business priorities and compliance requirements.
  Manage the capital asset lifecycle, including planning, procurement, commissioning, tracking, and disposal of capital equipment.
  
• Compliance & Quality
  
  • Ensure compliance with external and internal standards for material handling, tooling, and equipment management.
    
  • Support audits and implement corrective actions related to inventory and asset control.
    
  • Promote continuous improvement, cost savings, and best practices in asset management.

What we offer you

• An exciting and challenging role in a dynamic environment
  
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development
  
• Chance to work on exciting, high-profile projects
  
• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you

Your profile

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Engineering or similar.
  
• 5+ years in inventory, asset or tooling management, preferably in aviation/aerospace or other regulated technical environments.
  
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP preferred), inventory controls, and asset lifecycle management.
  
• Fluent English required; German or French is a strong plus.
  
• Analytical mindset with excellent planning and communication skills.
  
• Experience with Capex budgeting and fixed asset registers is an advantage.
  
• Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement training is a nice-to-have.