Sr. Inventory Manager

Contracts Consultancy Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

CCL Global is seeking a Senior Inventory Manager to lead spares modelling, forecasting and through-life support for a major UK Defence programme. The role requires independent work across engineering, logistics and commercial teams, with a focus on availability and cost efficiency. The post is based in Bristol with 3 days per week onsite (part-time) and a 6-month contract Renewable.

Active SC preferred. This senior role demands rapid understanding of a complex programme and effective stakeholder

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in Defence inventory-management.
• Expertise in spares modelling, ranging and inventory forecasting.
• Experience with asset replacement and through-life support.
• Ability to interpret requirements and translate to inventory plans.
• Experience with supplier proposals and contract assurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive spares model to support operational availability and through-life equipment requirements.
• Undertake spares ranging and scaling to establish appropriate inventory levels, considering demand, equipment criticality, lead times and operational risk.
• Review inventory-related Basis of Estimate (BoE) submissions and provide assurance on proposed costs, quantities and assumptions.
• Review Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) plans and support the management of associated inventory requirements.
• Contribute to obsolescence planning, identifying risks to equipment availability and developing appropriate mitigation and replacement strategies.
• Plan and coordinate the disposal of surplus, redundant and obsolete inventory in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate logistics and transportation arrangements to support the timely delivery of inventory and equipment.
• Work with engineering, delivery and inventory-management stakeholders to define equipment and spares requirements, specifications and forecasts.
• Develop inventory performance measures and KPIs to monitor availability, accuracy, cost and supply-chain performance.
• Undertake inventory and supply-chain risk assessments, identifying potential impacts on operational delivery and recommending mitigating actions.
• Support contract assurance activities, including the review of supplier performance, delivery obligations and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor inventory records and work with data-management stakeholders to maintain the accuracy of inventory-management systems.
• Forecast future inventory and asset-replacement requirements in line with operational plans and contractual commitments.
• Liaise with major Defence suppliers to monitor inventory delivery, resolve issues and ensure equipment meets the required quality standards.
• Support the development of programme support artefacts and contribute to the Through Life Management Plan (TLMP).
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency and reduce through-life costs, providing input into contractual and commercial arrangements.
• Contribute to assurance reviews and audits of major contracts, providing inventory data, analysis and supporting evidence.
• Develop guidance and support knowledge transfer to improve inventory-management processes and practices.

Skills

Senior inventory management

Defence logistics

Inventory forecasting

Spare parts modelling

Through-life support

Data management

Stakeholder coordination

Obsolescence planning

Job description

Senior Inventory Manager – Defence

Role Overview

CCL Global is seeking an experienced Senior Inventory Manager to support a major UK Defence programme. The role will focus on the development and management of inventory and spares arrangements for complex equipment, ensuring operational requirements are met throughout the equipment lifecycle.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in Defence inventory management, asset replacement and through-life support. A strong understanding of spares modelling, inventory forecasting and the management of complex equipment inventories is essential.

This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring someone who can quickly understand a complex programme, work independently and engage effectively with engineering, logistics, commercial and delivery stakeholders.

Location: Bristol

Contract: 6 months, Renewable. (Inside IR35)

Working Pattern: 3 days per week onsite (Part Time)

Security Clearance: Active SC preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive spares model to support operational availability and through-life equipment requirements.
• Undertake spares ranging and scaling to establish appropriate inventory levels, considering demand, equipment criticality, lead times and operational risk.
• Review inventory-related Basis of Estimate (BoE) submissions and provide assurance on proposed costs, quantities and assumptions.
• Review Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) plans and support the management of associated inventory requirements.
• Contribute to obsolescence planning, identifying risks to equipment availability and developing appropriate mitigation and replacement strategies.
• Plan and coordinate the disposal of surplus, redundant and obsolete inventory in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Coordinate logistics and transportation arrangements to support the timely delivery of inventory and equipment.
• Work with engineering, delivery and inventory-management stakeholders to define equipment and spares requirements, specifications and forecasts.
• Develop inventory performance measures and KPIs to monitor availability, accuracy, cost and supply-chain performance.
• Undertake inventory and supply-chain risk assessments, identifying potential impacts on operational delivery and recommending mitigating actions.
• Support contract assurance activities, including the review of supplier performance, delivery obligations and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Monitor inventory records and work with data-management stakeholders to maintain the accuracy of inventory-management systems.
• Forecast future inventory and asset-replacement requirements in line with operational plans and contractual commitments.
• Liaise with major Defence suppliers to monitor inventory delivery, resolve issues and ensure equipment meets the required quality standards.
• Support the development of programme support artefacts and contribute to the Through Life Management Plan (TLMP).
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency and reduce through-life costs, providing input into contractual and commercial arrangements.
• Contribute to assurance reviews and audits of major contracts, providing inventory data, analysis and supporting evidence.
• Develop guidance and support knowledge transfer to improve inventory-management processes and practices.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in a senior inventory-management, logistics or equipment-support role within Defence or a similarly complex engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of spares modelling, ranging and scaling, including the ability to determine inventory requirements for complex equipment.
• Experience of asset replacement, obsolescence management and through-life equipment support.
• Ability to interpret technical and operational requirements and translate them into practical inventory plans.
• Experience reviewing inventory costs, supplier proposals and supporting commercial or contract-assurance activities.
• Strong understanding of inventory forecasting, stock control, supply-chain risks and inventory data management.
• Experience working with major equipment suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering, logistics and commercial teams.
• Ability to work independently, assimilate complex information quickly and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience as a military Quartermaster or in an equivalent Defence inventory, equipment-support or logistics appointment.
• Experience managing inventory for complex weapons systems or other safety‑critical Defence equipment.
• Familiarity with Government Furnished Equipment, Defence support documentation and Through Life Management Plans.
• Experience supporting major Defence contracts and working with prime contractors.