Materials Control Manager

Job Title:

Materials Control Manager

Location:

Coventry, UK
Core

Hours:

08:00-16:35 (Mon – Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri)
Vacancy Type:
Full-time and Permanent
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 subject to experience + discretionary bonuses

The role

As Materials Control Manager at NP Aerospace, you will play a key role in keeping our Coventry production facility moving by ensuring materials are controlled, available, accurate and ready to support manufacturing demand.

This is a hands-on leadership role within our Supply Chain function, with responsibility for inventory management, stores operations, material flow and production support. You will lead a small team, drive strong stock discipline and ensure materials are received, stored, issued and recorded accurately across the site.

You will work closely with Procurement, Production Control, Manufacturing and wider Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy, reduce material shortages and support smooth production delivery. As the business continues to grow, you will also help strengthen our materials control processes, improve reporting and support the introduction of a new ERP system.

This role would suit an experienced Materials Control Manager, Stores Manager or Inventory Manager who enjoys leading people, improving processes and making a visible impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Please note, due to operational needs, this is a full-time site-based role.

What you'll get in return

​At NP Aerospace, we know our success comes from our people. That’s why we invest in benefits that support your health, reward your hard work, and help you grow your career:

Performance rewards – discretionary bonus opportunities

Flex your day – flexible start and finish times (subject to manager approval and operational needs)

Time to recharge – 25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy more through our Holiday Purchase Scheme

Support for Defence – two weeks’ paid leave for Reservists and Cadets, plus paid leave for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)

Future security – competitive pension scheme, 9% combined employer/employee contributions

Peace of mind – life cover at 3x base salary

Health & wellbeing first – BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan to support everyday health costs

Grow with us – career development and advancement opportunities within a global business

Supportive environment – a team culture built on innovation, collaboration, and purpose

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will lead the Materials Control function and ensure materials are controlled, available and accurately recorded to support production delivery. The key duties and responsibilities are outlined below.

Inventory control and accuracy

* Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring stock movements are recorded correctly and inventory data is reliable.

* Lead cycle counts, stock checks and inventory audits, identifying variances and ensuring corrective actions are completed.

* Monitor and report stock levels, usage trends, discrepancies and potential shortages to support production planning and decision-making.

* Improve inventory processes and controls to strengthen data accuracy, stock availability and traceability.

Stores and material flow

* Oversee the receipt, storage, handling and issue of materials across the site.

* Ensure incoming materials are received accurately, efficiently and with the correct documentation.

* Improve storage layouts, labelling, stock identification and material handling practices to support safe and efficient operations.

* Ensure materials are available to production when required, reducing delays, shortages and disruption to manufacturing activity.

Team leadership

* Lead, support and develop the Materials Control team, creating a culture of accountability,…