MaterialManager

Material Manager **What You Will Do** As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will lead material planning, inventory control and supplier performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective operations. You will be responsible for delivery performance, inventory optimisation and the implementation of JCMS material control principles across the plant and wider supply chain. This is an onsite manufacturing role with up to 20% travel, focused on driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and cost reduction while supporting production and customer delivery targets. **What We Offer** • Competitive salary plus bonus plan • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Pension • Life insurance • Employee Assistance Programme • Employee referral scheme • Employee discounts • Cycle to Work scheme • Discounts on Johnson Controls products • Training and career development opportunities • Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture **How You Will Do It** • Lead scheduling, planning and customer delivery processes to meet demand • Oversee inventory management, stock control and financial compliance • Develop and manage budgets, headcount and resources across planning, purchasing and warehouse teams • Monitor and deliver KPIs in line with company targets while maintaining quality and reducing cost • Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with production, finance and supply chain teams • Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction projects aligned to plant goals • Review demand vs capacity and implement solutions to address bottlenecks • Manage supplier performance and material availability to support uninterrupted production • Ensure accurate master data and regular product and production reviews **What We Are Looking For** _Required_ • Experience within warehouse, manufacturing or production environments with material management responsibility • Strong inventory control and stock reconciliation knowledge • Proven leadership experience within end-to-en