Inventory & SIOP Manager

Inventory & SIOP Manager
Manchester | £50,000–£55,000 | Permanent

We’re recruiting for an established international engineering and manufacturing business looking for an experienced Inventory & SIOP Manager to take ownership of inventory performance and support the wider planning process at its Manchester operation.

This is a hands-on role for someone with proven manufacturing inventory experience who understands raw materials, WIP, finished goods and how inventory planning connects with demand, supply and production.

What you'll be doing
Manage inventory across raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods
Support and help lead the monthly SIOP / S&OP process
Align demand, supply, production and inventory plans
Maintain stock levels that support production while reducing excess inventory and working capital
Analyse inventory, forecasting and planning data
Monitor material availability, supplier lead times and supply risks
Improve stock accuracy, stock turns and material flow
Identify and reduce slow-moving, obsolete and excess inventory
Work closely with Production Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance and Logistics
Support continuous improvement across inventory and warehouse processes
Produce clear reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders What we're looking for
You’ll need proven inventory management experience within a manufacturing environment.

You should also have:

Experience managing raw materials, WIP and finished goods
Practical involvement in SIOP / S&OP covering demand, supply, production and inventory planning
Strong experience using ERP / MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite or equivalent
Advanced Excel skills, including analysing and presenting inventory, forecasting and planning data
Experience using inventory optimisation or continuous improvement methods such as ABC analysis, safety stock, Kanban, 5S or Lean Manufacturing
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Confidence working across multiple operational and commercial teams Experience within pumps, HVAC, rotating equipment or wider industrial manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.

The role Salary: £50,000–£55,000
Location: Manchester
Contract: Permanent

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Inventory & SIOP Manager who wants responsibility for inventory performance while playing a central role in how demand, supply and production planning come together across a manufacturing business.

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