Senior Inventory Manager

We're looking for a Senior Inventory Manager for a central government department based in Bristol on an initial 6 months rolling contract, paying from £750 per day (Inside IR35).<br />There is an expectation to attend the office in Bristol three days a week.<br />The successful Senior Inventory Manager will develop and maintain a spares model that supports demanding operational requirements across a complex defence inventory.

You'll handle spares ranging and scaling to set optimal stock levels, review supplier estimates and Government Furnished Equipment plans, and manage the disposal of surplus or obsolete items.

You'll also work closely with stakeholders to define requirements, set KPIs and identify cost savings across major contracts.<br />You will need proven experience in the following:<br />Inventory management and asset replacement managementBuilding and maintaining spares models, including ranging and scalingQuartermaster or equivalent military logistics experience (MOD Level 3 equivalent)Defence inventory systems including BWIMS and MJDIWorking independently and getting up to speed quickly on complex inventory<br />You'll also need practical exposure to supply chain and contract assurance, including areas such as:<br />Obsolescence planning and risk assessmentReviewing supplier performance against contract termsInventory KPIs, forecasting and cost-saving analysis<br />Experience with weapons or ordnance inventory systems would be beneficial, as would experience simulating complex logistics scenarios.

This role is open to sole UK nationals only.

You'll need to hold or be eligible to obtain SC clearance.<br />Interested?<br />Please apply below.<br />Senior Inventory Manager, Inventory Controller, Quartermaster, Military Logistics, Spares Model, Asset Replacement, BWIMS, MJDI, Supply Chain, MOD, Bristol, Onsite, Contract, Inside IR35<br />Invitise is an ISO 9001 certified supplier to UK public sector frameworks, recruiting across technical and non-technical roles alongside our cyber security specialism.