Materials Controller

Searchability NS&D; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Optional compressed working pattern

Performance related bonus

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading UK defence organisation is seeking a Material Controller to support logistics and inventory management in a secure environment. This role offers hybrid working with up to three days onsite in South West London, a competitive salary of up to £42,000, and strong benefits including ongoing training and development opportunities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in stock control and inventory management, with skills in using inventory management systems like SAP. Join a mission-driven team making a real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory management, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience using inventory management systems, ideally SAP.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity, visibility, and availability of inventory across multiple programmes.
• Monitor stock levels of raw materials and finished goods.
• Forecast future inventory needs and analyse data and trends.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Clear communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

• Material Controller role within a secure, UK defence environment
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week onsite in South West London
• Salary up to £42,000 plus strong benefits and flexible working options
• Opportunity to work on mission critical programmes with real-world impact

About the client

Our client is a UK-based defence organisation delivering highly secure software and systems that underpin critical national infrastructure. They operate as a sovereign centre of excellence, supporting complex programmes across defence and maritime domains. Due to continued programme demand, they are looking to add a Material Controller to strengthen their logistics and inventory capability.

The benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexibility built in
• Optional compressed working pattern, including every other Friday off
• Performance related bonus
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

The Material Controller role

As a Material Controller, you will sit at the heart of the logistics function, ensuring the integrity, visibility, and availability of inventory across multiple programmes. Working closely with Production Control, Supply Chain, Logistics, Mission Assurance, and warehouse teams, you will support production schedules and resolve material issues to ensure quality and delivery commitments are met.

You will monitor stock levels of raw materials and finished goods, forecast future inventory needs, analyse data and trends, and identify opportunities to improve inventory control and warehousing efficiency. All activity will be aligned to internal governance, processes, and values within a regulated environment.

• Proven experience in stock control, inventory management, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience using inventory management systems, ideally SAP
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
• Clear and confident communication skills

To be considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail].

For further information please call me on 0203 854 0120 or 07889 589 648.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Material Controller, Inventory Management, Stock Control, SAP, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Defence, NSD