Role
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF73660
Job Description
Take control of critical supply chains that keep vital defence operations running. As an Inventory Manager at Devonport Royal Dockyard near Plymouth, Devon, you will bring visibility, control, and intelligence to inventory management, helping to meet customer demand, improve performance, and drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities
* Managing inventory activities, including demand fulfilment, stock ordering, and disposal of surplus or unserviceable items.
* Coordinating the end‑to‑end spares and repairs supply chain process with internal and external stakeholders.
* Maintaining accurate inventory data and ensuring integrity across all systems.
* Monitoring and reporting performance against key performance indicators and service level agreements.
* Driving continuous improvement of inventory processes, procedures, and supply chain efficiency.
Essential Experience
* Demonstrated experience in inventory or supply chain management.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders and customers.
* Delivering excellent customer service in a fast‑paced environment.
* Managing workloads effectively and prioritising competing demands.
* Communicating clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications
* Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and systems such as SAP or IFS (essential).
* Knowledge of Ministry of Defence inventory systems and processes (desirable).
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Benefits
* Generous holiday allowance.
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance.
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+.
* Employee share scheme.
* Employee shopping savings portal.
* Payment of professional fees.
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10‑day special paid leave.
* Holiday Trading – allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave.
* ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid day of leave each year for volunteering.
* Flexible working options.
* A dynamic working environment.
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