Manager Asset & Inventory

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.