Materials Manager

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 24 Aug 2026

Pay: £50,000 per year

Location: Malvern, Worcestershire

Since 1909, Morgan Motor Company has been creating sports cars that celebrate craftsmanship, engineering and the simple pleasure of driving. Every Morgan is coach built by hand at our home in Malvern, where traditional skills sit alongside contemporary design and manufacturing techniques.

More than a century after the first Morgan was built, our historic factory remains the heart of the business. Admired and enjoyed around the world, each sports car reflects the care, skill and attention of those who build them.

At Morgan, every contribution matters. You'll work alongside passionate and talented colleagues, see the impact of your work first-hand, and help shape the next chapter of a company that remains true to its roots while continuing to evolve.

The Materials Manager at Morgan Motor Company Ltd will be responsible for leading all aspects of materials management to ensure seamless production operations and optimal supply chain performance. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational skills, balancing short-term delivery requirements with long-term business objectives. A key focus will be on reducing working capital, driving supplier performance improvements, managing supply risks, and ensuring efficient warehousing and logistics inbound and outbound operations.

• Develop and implement strategies to optimise stock levels while ensuring production continuity.
• Implement forecasting and demand planning tools to align material availability with build schedules.
• Drive working capital reduction by minimising excess stock, inventory accuracy, managing slow-moving items, and improving forecast accuracy.
• Regularly review KPIs for stock turns, obsolescence, and value of held inventory throughout the business.
• Manage the Cycle Counting process and ensure actions are taken to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Partner with suppliers to improve on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance and delivery reliability.
• Monitor and review supplier KPIs, driving corrective action plans and development initiatives where required.
• Work with Procurement to strengthen supplier relationships and support sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Establish clear performance metrics and conduct regular supplier reviews, including visits, audits and formal action plans.

• Lead the daily shortage review process, ensuring rapid escalation and resolution of material supply issues, to minimise and mitigate any disruption to production.
• Implement proactive risk management to prevent shortages and minimise impact on production schedules.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, quality and production teams to resolve supply bottlenecks.

• Oversee all warehouse operations to ensure efficient storage, material flow, and accuracy of stock records, ensuring all Cycle Counting is completed to plan and corrective actions taken on discrepancies.
• Implement best practices in warehouse layout, space utilisation, and inventory control.
• Manage logistics operations including inbound, outbound, and internal material movements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards within logistics and warehouse operations.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the materials team to achieve department and company objectives.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to align materials planning with overall business needs.
• Monitor daily operational performance, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Report regularly on key performance indicators to senior management.
• Proven experience in a materials, logistics, or supply chain management role within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and working capital reduction strategies.
• Experience in supplier performance improvement, particularly OTIF delivery.
• Demonstrated success in managing shortages and supply chain risks in a…