Head of Materials & Inventory Control

£60,000 + Defined Benefit Pension

Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week | Flexible Schedule

Location: North West (Flexible)

Ready to take ownership of materials strategy?

We are recruiting for an Head of Materials & Inventory Control on behalf of a global engineering and industrial services leader. This organisation is recognised for delivering reliability, safety, and performance across a complex, high-value fleet operating nationwide. In this pivotal role, you will take full strategic and operational ownership of the materials function, overseeing planning, control, and supply performance across multiple engineering hubs.

What You Will Gain

This is a rare opportunity to lead materials strategy and inventory control across multiple sites, ensuring every component, process, and decision drives seamless operations and peak performance.

You will join a business that truly values its people, offering:

- Exceptional Defined Benefit / Final Salary Pension options
- Flexible Monday–Friday schedule with hybrid options
- Genuine opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Enhanced family leave, life assurance, and additional benefits

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

- Lead inventory control, planning, and audit accuracy using advanced asset management systems
- Build a resilient and responsive supply chain across multiple engineering hubs
- Champion continuous improvement and embed lean principles
- Introduce visual management practices across sites
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to ensure efficient materials flow
- Foster a proactive safety culture that meets and exceeds operational standards

About the Company

You will be joining a leading UK engineering organisation recognised for its innovation, reliability, and commitment to developing its people. The business is built on a strong culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You Will Bring

We’re looking for someone who has:

- Proven experience in materials or supply chain leadership roles, ideally within a manufacturing or services industry dealing with production requirement planning
- Strong understanding of inventory systems, procurement processes, and forecasting tools
- Background in logistics, aerospace, maritime, or heavy automotive industries
- Ability to implement complex SKU management and standardised best practices
- Strategic mindset with operational discipline and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

This position is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including references, medical assessment, and drug & alcohol screening. Some travel between sites will be required, typically two to three times per month.

Next Steps

Ready to lead at the executive level? If your background in heavy maintenance, logistics, or fleet operations has given you proven expertise in inventory control and supply chain resilience, this is your opportunity to make a nationally significant impact.

Hit the apply button today or email <email address removed> to arrange an informal chat. Your application will be personally reviewed and responded to within 24 hours.

About Ganymede Solutions

Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis. For more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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