Head Of Materials

Ganymede Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and engineering firm is seeking a Head of Materials to oversee the materials strategy across multiple sites in the UK. This role demands a seasoned leader skilled in supply chain management, inventory control, and continuous improvement within high-demand industries like logistics and aerospace. The ideal candidate will enhance operations, ensure safety, and drive performance. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and outstanding pension benefits.

Benefits

Outstanding Company Pension

Flexible Schedule

Leadership Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading at a senior level in materials management or supply chain.
• Strong understanding of inventory systems and procurement processes.
• Background in industries such as logistics or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control and material planning.
• Build a resilient supply chain by anticipating challenges.
• Champion continuous improvement and streamlining processes.
• Partner with teams to ensure efficient material flow.

Skills

Leadership in materials management

Inventory control

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Asset management systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Head of Materials

Heavy Fleet Engineering - Multi Location

£60,000 + Outstanding Company Pension

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week with Flexible Schedule

Ready to take ownership of materials strategy across one of the UK's leading logistics and engineering operations?

We are recruiting for a Head of Materials on behalf of a global engineering and industrial services leader, recognised for delivering reliability, safety, and performance across a complex, high‑value fleet operating nationwide. In this pivotal role, you will take full strategic and operational ownership of the materials function, overseeing planning, control, and supply performance across multiple engineering hubs. You will drive efficiency, standardisation, and resilience across a multi‑site operation, supported by an outstanding benefits package designed to reward top‑tier leadership talent.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Materials or Supply Chain Leader who excels in fast‑paced, high‑demand environments such as Logistics, complex Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace, or Defence where precision, reliability, and safety are critical.

What You Will Gain

This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of the materials strategy and inventory control across multiple sites, ensuring every component, process, and decision drives seamless operations and peak performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory control, overseeing material planning, control, and audit accuracy through advanced asset management systems.
• Build a resilient and responsive supply chain, anticipating challenges and working closely with suppliers to keep operations running smoothly.
• Champion continuous improvement by regulating and streamlining processes, embedding lean principles, and introducing clear visual management practices across sites.
• Partner with production, engineering and suppliers to ensure materials flow efficiently and effectively.
• Lead with safety in mind, fostering a proactive culture that meets and exceeds operational and regulatory standards.
• Oversee nationwide inventory operation covering major product lines, shaping strategy and driving performance across multiple sites.
• Introduce world‑class SKU management, embed consistent best practices, and build high‑performing teams that thrive on continuous improvement.
• Proactively solve problems, improve processes, and ensure materials performance supports every part of the business.

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience leading at a senior level, perhaps as a Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or Logistics Controller.
• Deep understanding of inventory systems, procurement processes, and forecasting tools.
• Background in complex, high‑demand industries such as logistics, aerospace, maritime, or heavy automotive.
• Strong track record of implementing world‑class SKU management and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across production, engineering and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel between sites, typically two to three times per month.

This position is subject to standard pre‑employment checks, including references, medical assessment and drug & alcohol screening.

Next Steps

Ready to lead at the executive level? If your background in heavy maintenance, logistics or fleet operations has given you proven expertise in inventory control and supply chain resilience, this is your opportunity to pivot your skills into a new, nationally significant industrial sector.

Hit the apply button today or email to arrange an informal chat. I will personally review your application and be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your career goals.

Equal Opportunities

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.