Materials Management Analyst

The Recruitment Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is seeking a Material Management Analyst in Oxford to support stock optimisation, inventory analysis and logistics performance in a technical, fast-paced environment.

You will analyse stock, run MRP reports, maintain Min/Max levels, monitor KPIs and collaborate with Finance, Planning and Logistics to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

A full UK driving licence and eligibility for UK security clearance are required; SAP experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and data-modelling experience.
• Experience with inventory analysis, stock modelling or supply chain processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and a commercially aware, customer-focused approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• SAP experience is desirable, alongside familiarity with paperless workflow systems.
• A full UK driving licence and eligibility for UK security clearance and Export Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse stock levels, aged inventory and customer order fulfilment.
• Run weekly MRP reports and manage supplier purchase orders.
• Maintain Min/Max stock levels and support equipment pool management.
• Monitor KPIs, including on-time delivery, response times and stock availability.
• Identify root causes and recommend improvements to inventory and logistics processes.
• Maintain accurate data and systems, including SAP and paperless workflows.
• Produce regular reports and presentations to support business decisions.
• Work closely with Finance, Planning, Logistics and other teams to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Provide materials data and cost insights to support commercial and sales activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Data modelling

Inventory analysis

Stock modelling

Supply chain processes

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Customer-focused approach

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Paperless workflow systems

Job description

Material Management Analyst

Location: Oxford

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract: 12 month temporary

We are recruiting on behalf of a global and well respected client for a Material Management Analyst to support stock optimisation, inventory analysis and logistics performance within a technical, fast-paced environment.

The Role

• Analyse stock levels, aged inventory and customer order fulfilment
• Run weekly MRP reports and manage supplier purchase orders
• Maintain Min/Max stock levels and support equipment pool management
• Monitor KPIs, including on-time delivery, response times and stock availability
• Identify root causes and recommend improvements to inventory and logistics processes
• Maintain accurate data and systems, including SAP and paperless workflows
• Produce regular reports and presentations to support business decisions
• Work closely with Finance, Planning, Logistics and other teams to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction
• Provide materials data and cost insights to support commercial and sales activities

About You

You will have:

• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical and data-modelling experience
• Experience with inventory analysis, stock modelling or supply chain processes
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and a commercially aware, customer-focused approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• SAP experience is desirable, alongside familiarity with paperless workflow systems
• A full UK driving licence and eligibility for UK security clearance and Export Regulations

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical and organised professional to help improve stock performance, strengthen supply chain processes and support wider business objectives.