Materials Manager

RGIT Australia; Malvern; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (Standard Life)

Private medical insurance (BUPA)

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working policy

Staff discounts

Job summary

Morgan Motor Company is seeking a Materials Manager at our Malvern site to lead all aspects of materials management, optimise stock, and balance short-term delivery with long-term objectives. The role focuses on reducing working capital, supplier performance, and efficient warehousing and logistics.

You will drive forecasting, demand planning, and collaborate across engineering, procurement and production to support seamless operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials, logistics or supply chain in automotive/manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and working capital reduction.
• Experience in supplier performance improvement and OTIF delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement stock optimisation strategies to ensure production continuity.
• Forecasting and demand planning to align material availability with schedules.
• Drive working capital reduction by minimising excess stock and improving forecast accuracy.
• Lead warehousing, logistics inbound and outbound, and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Lead the materials team and collaborate with production, procurement and quality.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Operations management

Supply chain

Inventory management

Forecasting

OTIF delivery

Supplier performance

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Forecasting tools

S&OP

Job description

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 24 Aug 2026

Description

Pay: £50,000 per year

Location: Malvern, Worcestershire

The Company

Since 1909, Morgan Motor Company has been creating sports cars that celebrate craftsmanship, engineering and the simple pleasure of driving. Every Morgan is coach built by hand at our home in Malvern, where traditional skills sit alongside contemporary design and manufacturing techniques.

More than a century after the first Morgan was built, our historic factory remains the heart of the business. Admired and enjoyed around the world, each sports car reflects the care, skill and attention of those who build them.

At Morgan, every contribution matters. You'll work alongside passionate and talented colleagues, see the impact of your work first-hand, and help shape the next chapter of a company that remains true to its roots while continuing to evolve.

The Role

The Materials Manager at Morgan Motor Company Ltd will be responsible for leading all aspects of materials management to ensure seamless production operations and optimal supply chain performance. The role requires a strategic thinker with strong operational skills, balancing short-term delivery requirements with long-term business objectives. A key focus will be on reducing working capital, driving supplier performance improvements, managing supply risks, and ensuring efficient warehousing and logistics inbound and outbound operations.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management & Working Capital Reduction

• Develop and implement strategies to optimise stock levels while ensuring production continuity.
• Implement forecasting and demand planning tools to align material availability with build schedules.
• Drive working capital reduction by minimising excess stock, inventory accuracy, managing slow-moving items, and improving forecast accuracy.
• Regularly review KPIs for stock turns, obsolescence, and value of held inventory throughout the business.
• Manage the Cycle Counting process and ensure actions are taken to ensure inventory accuracy and integrity.
• Partner with suppliers to improve on-time-in-full (OTIF) performance and delivery reliability.
• Monitor and review supplier KPIs, driving corrective action plans and development initiatives where required.
• Work with Procurement to strengthen supplier relationships and support sustainable sourcing strategies.
• Establish clear performance metrics and conduct regular supplier reviews, including visits, audits and formal action plans.

Shortage Management

• Lead the daily shortage review process, ensuring rapid escalation and resolution of material supply issues, to minimise and mitigate any disruption to production.
• Implement proactive risk management to prevent shortages and minimise impact on production schedules.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, quality and production teams to resolve supply bottlenecks.

Warehousing & Logistics

• Oversee all warehouse operations to ensure efficient storage, material flow, and accuracy of stock records, ensuring all Cycle Counting is completed to plan and corrective actions taken on discrepancies.
• Implement best practices in warehouse layout, space utilisation, and inventory control.
• Manage logistics operations including inbound, outbound, and internal material movements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards within logistics and warehouse operations.

Day-to-Day Operations & Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop the materials team to achieve department and company objectives.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to align materials planning with overall business needs.
• Monitor daily operational performance, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Report regularly on key performance indicators to senior management.
• Proven experience in a materials, logistics, or supply chain management role within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles and working capital reduction strategies.
• Experience in supplier performance improvement, particularly OTIF delivery.
• Demonstrated success in managing shortages and supply chain risks in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Solid understanding of warehousing, logistics, and ERP/MRP systems, including forecasting, S&OP, and production planning.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels internally and externally.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Key Attributes

• Strategic yet hands-on approach.
• Commercially minded with a focus on cost and efficiency.
• Resilient and solutions-driven under pressure.
• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Working Hours, Salary & Holiday

• 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• 247.5 hours of holiday per year
• Standard Life Pension scheme (5% contribution from Morgan), including a salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Legal & General Life Cover (twice annual salary)
• Octopus Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Charity payroll giving scheme
• BUPA private medical insurance (single, couples and family cover available)
• Enhanced paternity, maternity & sick pay benefits
• Legal & General Employee Assistance Programme for 24-hour support
• Access to a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Occupational health referrals as required
• Retirement Wind Down Policy
• Flexible Working Policy
• Sabbatical Policy

Staff Engagement & Community

• Staff discount (vehicles/parts/merchandise/tours)
• Discounted menu from the Morgan café.
• Free entry to Morgan events for staff and their families
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Long service awards & birthday gifts

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals feel valued and respected. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring that their actions, communication, and decision-making reflect an appreciation for diverse perspectives. They will actively contribute to creating a welcoming environment for colleagues of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences, and promote equality in both internal and external interactions. A proactive approach to addressing potential barriers to inclusion and embracing a culture of openness and collaboration is essential for this role.

Artificial Intelligence and Recruitment

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot and Gemini are increasingly being used to support applications. These tools can be helpful in shaping ideas, improving clarity and preparing for the recruitment process.

At Morgan, we recognise the value of these tools when used appropriately. However, it’s important that any use of AI reflects your own experience, skills and authenticity. Your application should always be a true representation of you.

Using AI Appropriately

You may use AI to support your application by:

• Refining and structuring your ideas
• Researching publicly available information about Morgan
• Understanding industry trends and linking them to your own experience
• Checking spelling, grammar and clarity
• Using AI Inappropriately

AI must not be used to:

• Misrepresent, exaggerate or invent your skills or experience
• Submit generic, AI-generated responses that do not reflect you
• Complete assessments designed to evaluate your abilities (e.g. numerical or situational judgement tests)
• Generate answers during live or recorded interviews
• Respond to scenario-based questions on your behalf
• Input sensitive or confidential information into AI tools

Why Being You Matters

We’re not looking for perfect answers, we’re looking for the right fit for Morgan.

Your application and interview should give us a genuine understanding of your experience, your thinking, and how you align with our values. We want people who bring their own perspective, not something generated.

Using AI inappropriately, particularly during assessments or interviews, undermines the fairness of our process. We assess all candidates on merit, and authenticity is key to that.

As part of your application, you’ll be asked to confirm that the information you’ve provided is accurate and your own. Where AI is used inappropriately, we may withdraw your application.

We value individuals who are proudly different, bringing their own perspective, experience and approach. So, please, present yourself in a way that reflects who you are, what you’ve done, and what you can bring to Morgan.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Malvern WR14 2LL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)