Inventory Manager

Arrivatc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation maintenance provider is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee inventory management and procurement analysis. This role includes managing the Crewe Inventory team, ensuring compliance with ATC Inventory Policy, and monitoring stock levels across the business. Candidates should have relevant experience in inventory control and procurement, strong IT skills, and a full driving license. Benefits include 25 days leave, healthcare coverage, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Life and healthcare cover

Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Retailer discount scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a similar role is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Office based I.T systems with experience using SAP would be beneficial.
• Full and valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and ensure appropriate stock levels across the business.
• Ensure material is booked out appropriately and within defined timeframes.
• Responsible for end-to-end stock counting process across the business.

Skills

Inventory Control Techniques

Office-based IT systems

Purchase Order Management

Material Non-Conformance Processes

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as an Inventory Manager! Organisation Arriva TrainCare (ATC) Contract – Permanent Working Hours – 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday Location – Crewe Salary up to £50,000 dependant on experience. At Arriva TrainCare we provide high quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough. Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, you’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart; We care passionately We do the right thing We make the difference.

Benefits

Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus standard UK bank holidays, pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

Role

Working part of the ATC procurement team you will oversee inventory management across the business including line management of the Crewe Inventory team. You will be responsible for the analysis of procurement trends and direct material spend analysis ensuring that all processes are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and ensure appropriate stock levels across the business
• Ensure material is booked out appropriately and within defined timeframes, reporting to the Head of Supply Chain monthly
• Responsible for ensuring FAI process is implemented
• Responsible for end-to-end stock counting process across the business
• Accountable for non-conformance process, ensuring it is implemented and managed effectively
• Responsible for monitoring capital on the shelf and reporting monthly
• Analyse reports as required, including trending of BOM
• Monitor team compliance with ATC Inventory Policy
• Responsible for Safety Tours of stores locations across the business and safe working practice
• Full job description available on request

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a similar role is essential
• Strong knowledge of Office based I.T systems with experience using SAP would be beneficial
• Full and valid driving licence
• Purchase Order Management knowledge
• Conversant with Inventory Control Techniques
• Strong understanding of Material Non- Conformance Processes
• Relevant experience of delivering in an engineering based environment would be advantageous

Apply

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva TrainCare, we want to hear from you! Let’s build the future together! Due to the energising nature of our vacancies, application close dates, when stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting and interviewing will take place whilst the advert is open and will close once a successful candidate has been identified. At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.