Stores, Logistics and Planning Manager

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Materials & Logistics Lead to manage and optimize material flow across the business. The role involves planning, overseeing logistics operations, and leading a team to ensure material availability for production and engineering demands. The ideal candidate has significant experience in aerospace or low-volume manufacturing, strong ERP/MRP knowledge, and proven leadership skills. Join this dynamic environment and shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Benefits

26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

Company performance-based bonus

Company Share Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Digital health and wellbeing service

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within aerospace or low-volume manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in ERP/MRP systems and inventory control.
• Experience in prototype or early-stage production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end materials planning aligned with production schedules.
• Own and maintain ERP/MRP data related to material control.
• Coordinate outbound shipments, including documentation and export compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Experience in aerospace, automotive or low-volume manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Forklift operation

Job description

What to Expect

As our Materials & Logistics Lead, you’ll take ownership of material flow across the entire business - from supplier deliveries and internal logistics through to outbound shipments. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time, supporting both production and engineering demands. This is a hands-on leadership role in a dynamic manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on accuracy, traceability, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end materials planning aligned with production schedules and engineering requirements

• Own and maintain ERP/MRP data related to material control, including lead times, safety stock, and order quantities

• Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess and work with procurement to secure timely supplier deliveries

• Oversee all stores operations including goods-in, storage, issuing, kitting, and dispatch

• Ensure compliance with material storage standards, including ESD protection, shelf life tracking, and bonded stock requirements

• Manage internal logistics and linefeed, return-to-stock processes, and accurate material flow to point-of-use

• Coordinate outbound shipments, including documentation and export compliance

• Lead a small team across stores, logistics, and materials planning, implementing clear processes and visual controls

• Drive continuous improvement in layout, stock accuracy, availability, and logistics performance

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a similar role within aerospace, automotive, or low-volume manufacturing

• Strong expertise in ERP/MRP systems and inventory control

• Ability to manage both the physical and data-driven aspects of material operations

• Solid organisational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience leading small teams and driving improvement projects

• Understanding of material traceability, quality control, and regulatory compliance

• Experience in prototype or early-stage production environments

• Forklift licence or material handling certification

• Knowledge of export and customs documentation

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday

• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)

• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership

• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits

• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)

• Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance

• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee

• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it

• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.