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Materials Manager
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Southampton, Hampshire County, SO15, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-14
Listing for:
Matchtech
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-14
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Inventory Control & Analysis, Operations Management, Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Southampton, England
PermanentA global manufacturing engineering business requires a Materials Manager to join its Supply Chain function. The Materials Manager will be responsible for linking inventory control and production efficiency, managing a stores team and acting as an SAP subject matter expert across the Supply Chain function. This is an excellent opportunity for a materials, inventory or supply chain specialist to make a significant impact on operational performance, inventory optimisation and material availability, whilst developing their leadership capability within a highly collaborative environment.
Specific duties of the Materials Manager include:
Manage, train and motivate the Stores function ensuring accurate inventory control, replenishment and effective storage
Ensure availability of materials and components to support manufacturing requirements
Monitor and maintain inventory records in SAP Identify opportunities for inventory optimisation and continuous improvement across materials and stores
Track and report on KPIs in relation to; inventory accuracy, material availability, release times and operational efficiencies
Serve as an SAP subject matter expert across materials and stores - managing transactions, troubleshooting and ensuring data accuracy
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across;
Supply Chain, Procurement, Production and Logistics Materials Management applicants should meet the following criteria:
Previous experience in; materials management, inventory management, stores management or warehouse management
Previous experience using SAPAppreciation of production workflows, material release and inventory optimisation techniques
Leadership skills and the ability to coach, manage and develop teams
Adopts a data-driven approach
Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering, FMCG or Food environment
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