Aviation Materials & Inventory Manager

JMC Aviation Limited; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Employee Cash Plan

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schem

Professional Growth and Development

Access to State-of-the-art Equipment &

Career Development: Ongoing Training &

Job summary

JMC Aviation Limited is seeking a skilled Purchasing, Logistics and Stores leader to oversee material planning, procurement and stock control in a Part 145 MRO environment. You will drive KPI-led performance, ensure airworthiness documentation, and manage import/export and customs, with a focus on cost control and regulatory compliance.

The role requires degree in related field, strong aviation material management experience and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, aviation management or related discipline (equivalent experience considered).
• Extensive experience in aviation material management within a Part 145 MRO environment.
• Strong knowledge of EASA Part 145, CAA requirements and aviation material traceability.
• Experience managing customs compliance including IPR, Temporary Admission, customs declarations and international trade activities.
• Knowledge of IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and hazardous materials management.
• Experience with inventory management, supplier performance management and ERP/MRO systems such as WINGS, AMOS, Quantum or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and motivate Purchasing and Stores teams, setting departmental KPIs and driving continuous improvement.
• Manage material planning, forecasting, purchasing and supplier performance to support maintenance operations.
• Oversee AOG procurement, supplier negotiations, warranty claims, repairs, rotable exchanges and lease returns.
• Ensure all purchased materials have the required airworthiness documentation.
• Maintain full material traceability across receipt, storage, issue and dispatch, ensuring compliance with EASA Part 145 requirements.
• Manage inventory control, including shelf-life, stock accuracy, surplus and obsolete materials.
• Oversee import/export operations, customs declarations, documentation and compliance with HMRC requirements.
• Manage customs procedures, including IPR, Returned Goods Relief and Temporary Admission.
• Ensure dangerous goods are correctly stored, handled, packaged and transported in line with IATA DGR, ADR and relevant legislation.
• Maintain accurate records, oversee dangerous goods documentation and support customs and regulatory audits.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / logistics / aviation management

Tools

WINGS

AMOS

Quantum

Job description

JMC Aviation Limited is seeking a skilled Purchasing, Logistics and Stores leader to oversee material planning, procurement and stock control in a Part 145 MRO environment. You will drive KPI-led performance, ensure airworthiness documentation, and manage import/export and customs, with a focus on cost control and regulatory compliance.

The role requires degree in related field, strong aviation material management experience and proven leadership.