Inventory & Warehouse Manager

Aspire Defence Services Ltd; Bulford; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence services provider in the UK seeks an experienced Inventory and Warehouse Manager to oversee operations across five Army locations. This role demands strong leadership, extensive inventory management experience, and qualifications in logistics or related fields. You will ensure governance, maintain high standards of service, and drive process improvements, offering a salary of £55,000 per annum and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Contributory Company Pension Plan

Individual life assurance and personal accident cover

Access to a benefits portal

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing multi-site stores or inventory operations.
• Proven leadership of teams across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management methods including FIFO and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Estate Stores operations across five Army locations.
• Ensure governance, accuracy, and service performance in stores management.
• Drive innovation and process improvement for service delivery.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

People development skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving capability

Education

Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration

Professional qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Operations Management

IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

ERP systems (IFS preferred)

Job description

Join Our Team as an Inventory and Warehouse Manager at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends

Location: Tidworth, with regular travel to other sites

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Inventory and Warehouse Manager to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
• Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
• Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
• Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role

You will be a dynamic and forward-thinking Inventory and Warehouse Manager who will own and lead all Estate Stores operations across five Army locations, ensuring the highest standards of governance, accuracy, and service performance.

You will hold end-to-end accountabilities for all Stores management, including process design, procedural compliance, and continuous improvement of materials management across the Garrisons.

You will ensure all Stores operate consistently under standardised policies, with accurate stock control, strong audit performance, and a culture of safety and efficiency.

You will act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Estate Stores and Supply, driving innovation and process improvement to protect and enhance service delivery.

You will work closely with Procurement, ensuring the right materials are held in stock to support operational readiness while embedding a performance-led culture across all Stores teams.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications: A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field is essential, as is a professional qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Facilities / Operations Management. It is also essential to have an IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.

Experience: Extensive experience managing multi-site stores or inventory operations within facilities management, engineering, or maintenance is essential, as is proven leadership of teams across multiple locations, with a focus on development and performance improvement. It’s also essential to have a strong knowledge of inventory management methods, including safety stock, FIFO, and demand planning. Experience in conducting audits, managing stock accuracy, and delivering health and safety compliance, as well as ERP system proficiency (IFS preferred) for data management and reporting is imperative for this role. A strong background in logistics strategy, process improvement, change leadership, and experience in budgeting and financial management is also critical.

Skills: Inspirational leadership, people development skills, excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing abilities are essential skills for this role. Analytical and detail-oriented skills with a strong problem-solving capability are also beneficial for this role.

Driving Licence: Full UK valid driving licence required.

Additional Information

Our garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.

Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire