SIOP & Inventory Optimization Lead | Manufacturing

Armstrong Fluid Technology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Fluid Technology is seeking an experienced Inventory & SIOP Manager to lead inventory control, alignment with SIOP objectives, and collaboration across Procurement, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and Sales. You will optimize stock availability, improve accuracy, reduce excess, and support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

You will drive continuous improvement of forecasting and planning processes while ensuring material availability and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience participating in or supporting a SIOP/S&OP process.
• Experience managing inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyse and present inventory and forecasting data.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory management for raw materials, components, WIP and finished goods.
• Develop and execute inventory optimisation plans to improve stock turns.
• Coordinate inventory movements between stores, production and external suppliers.
• Lead the monthly SIOP cycle: demand, supply, inventory reviews and exec meetings.
• Prepare executive dashboards and reports to support business decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting and planning processes.

Skills

Inventory management

SIOP process

ERP/MRP systems

Data analysis

Excel advanced

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation

Communication

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

NetSuite

Job description

Armstrong Fluid Technology is seeking an experienced Inventory & SIOP Manager to lead inventory control, alignment with SIOP objectives, and collaboration across Procurement, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and Sales. You will optimize stock availability, improve accuracy, reduce excess, and support production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

You will drive continuous improvement of forecasting and planning processes while ensuring material availability and