Material Planner

Northrop Grumman; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Private healthcare

Cash health plan

Holiday buy and sell options

Career development programmes

Performance-related bonuses

Job summary

Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Material Controller to support our Logistics Team, ensuring materials flow accurately in and out of the business. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will safeguard stock visibility, availability and integrity to meet mission-critical commitments.

You will collaborate with Production Control, Supply Chain and Warehouse, monitor inventory levels, forecast needs and help deliver on production schedules while adhering to UK Defence sector standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory management or warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder communication.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Production Control, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Logistics and the warehouse to ensure materials and equipment are available when required.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, forecasting future needs to support production schedules and avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Analyse inventory data and trends, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and process quality across inventory control and warehousing activities.
• Work closely with project teams to resolve material issues, including supply chain challenges, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Ensure all logistics and materials processes align with Northrop Grumman UK policies, procedures, governance frameworks and values.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Proactive mindset

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Material Controller, you will play a key role within our Logistics Team, ensuring the smooth, accurate and efficient flow of materials in and out of the business. Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the visibility, availability and integrity of our stock profile- a crucial element in enabling us to deliver against mission-critical commitments for our customers. Our UK Defence business is a sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. We develop and support multi-domain command and control systems used across the UK and internationally, including mission-critical technology underpinning the Royal Navy. Working here means contributing directly to solutions that support national security, modern defence platforms and next-generation mission systems.

• Coordinate with Production Control, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Logistics and the warehouse to ensure materials and equipment are available when required.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, forecasting future needs to support production schedules and avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Analyse inventory data and trends, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and process quality across inventory control and warehousing activities.
• Work closely with project teams to resolve material issues, including supply chain challenges, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Ensure all logistics and materials processes align with Northrop Grumman UK policies, procedures, governance frameworks and values.

Essential skills and experience

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory management, warehouse operations or similar roles, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and tools, including SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Experience working within a team and collaborating across multiple functions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred experience

• Experience in defence, engineering, mission-critical systems or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with quality, governance or compliance requirements within logistics or supply chain operations.
• Due to the nature of our work, you must meet the nationality and residency requirements for this level of UK Government security clearance.
• You must be able to gain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.

At Northrop Grumman UK, you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most, solving tomorrow's challenges and shaping the technology solutions of the future. It's what we call Defining Possible. This mindset goes beyond our customer solutions; it's also the foundation for your career development and the impact we make within the community.

The Opportunity This is more than just a job; it's a mission., Every day we help build a more secure and connected world. From maritime navigation and control systems, to engineering data and intelligence platforms, to next-generation command and control systems for the UK and NATO - what we do together matters.

A Place to Belong and Thrive Every voice matters at Northrop Grumman UK. You can bring your authentic self to work and be part of an inclusive community supported by Employee Resource Groups and partnerships with organisations across defence, engineering and wellbeing.

We offer a range of core and flexible benefits designed to help you thrive at work and at home, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options, including an optional compressed fortnight with every other Friday off.
• Private healthcare.
• Cash health plan.
• Holiday buy and sell options.
• Career development programmes, training and professional growth opportunities.
• Performance-related bonuses.

For a full list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team.