Asset Control Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

** Asset Control Manager
***
* Location:

Motherwell – hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)
**** Salary:**  £40,400-£50,500
** Permanent, Full Time
***** Help us create a better future, quicker
*** Are you an experienced operations leader with a background in stores, logistics, procurement or supply chain management? Scottish Power is looking for a Stores, Logistics & Purchasing Manager to lead a critical function supporting our Metering Estate and Revenue Assurance teams across Scotland and the North West of England.
*** What you’ll be doing
*** Based in Newarthill and overseeing our Warrington operation, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of stores, logistics and purchasing activities that keep field teams equipped, productive and ready to deliver. Travel between sites will be required. You'll lead a team responsible for managing stock, assets, equipment, fleet requirements and supplier relationships across a geographically dispersed operation. The role combines people leadership, operational planning and financial accountability, ensuring the right resources are available at the right time while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and service delivery.

Working closely with operational managers, suppliers and senior stakeholders across the business, you'll drive continuous improvement, identify opportunities to reduce costs and enhance performance, and help shape the future of stores and logistics operations. From forecasting stock requirements and managing budgets to improving processes and maintaining asset control, you'll play a key role in supporting business performance.
*** What you’ll bring
*** We're looking for someone with experience in a logistics, operational or industrial environment, along with a proven track record of leading teams and managing high-volume stock operations. You'll be confident making decisions, solving problems and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness and a focus on customer service are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and proactive leader who enjoys driving operational excellence, developing high-performing teams and delivering meaningful improvements across a large-scale business operation.

Join Scottish Power and help us keep our operations moving efficiently, safely and effectively while supporting the delivery of essential energy services.
*** What’s in it for you
*** As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.At Scottish Power, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that -  so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That’s why our benefits include:
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
* Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
* Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
* Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
* Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
* Plus…