Stockroom Manager - Internal Candidates Only at Thales Defense & Security, Inc.

Req Id: 261

Location:

Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Date: Nov 13, 2025

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI’s key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Top Benefits (Subject to terms of applicable policies/plans)

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Program
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
  
  

We currently have an opening for a Stockroom Manager in our Digital Receiver Technology (DRT) subsidiary location in Germantown, MD office. This position reports to the Manager of Manufacturing at DRT.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the DRT Stockroom, ensuring all material movement, kitting, and dispositioning processes are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Supervise and coordinate receipt, storage, and issuance of inventory goods, including directing the preparation of materials for kitting and shipment.
• Ensure timely transfer of goods from Receiving Inspection into correct storage or kitting locations.
• Manage all clerical, record-keeping, and administrative functions of the Stockroom Department.
• Design, maintain, and optimize the organizational structure, workflows, and systems for the Assembly Stockroom to maximize efficiency.
• Develop budget forecasts, define staffing needs, and implement cost control measures aligned with departmental objectives.
• Plan and conduct regular inventory audits, reconcile discrepancies, and enforce corrective actions.
• Train, develop, evaluate, and mentor stockroom personnel, establishing performance standards and driving continuous improvement.
• Interface with production, procurement, quality, and logistics teams to ensure materials availability and process coordination.
• Monitor key performance metrics (e.g. inventory accuracy, turnaround time, throughput) and implement process improvements to meet or exceed targets.
• Uphold, promote, and educate your team on the Thales Code of Ethics and TUSA Compliance Policy, ensuring all actions and processes reflect corporate integrity and compliance.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's operating policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities can include interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; creating effective staff plans - assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding and management of employee discipline when required; and addressing complaints and resolving conflicts. Active mentoring and development of staff is a critical element of the supervisory responsibilities to create a highly performing cohesive team.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing or stockroom environment, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing material handling or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control systems, materials management, and kitting processes.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office applications; Deltek Costpoint preferred.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with company policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications – Fluent in English.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.
  
  

The annualized pay range for this role is $97,309.80 - $124,340.30 USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 10%. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

For specific questions about this job posting, candidates may contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

TDSI is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with TDSI, please call Human Resources at 240-864-7000.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC