Strategic Inventory & SIOP Manager – Manufacturing

Keplar Group; Manchester; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Keplar Group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Inventory & SIOP Manager to own inventory performance and support the broader planning process at its Manchester operation. This hands-on role requires deep manufacturing inventory experience across materials, WIP and finished goods, and a clear link between demand, supply and production.

You will lead the monthly SIOP/S&OP activities, ensure alignment of plans, and drive stock optimization while collaborating with Production Planning,

Qualifications

• Proven inventory management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical involvement in SIOP / S&OP covering demand, supply, production and inventory planning.
• Strong experience using ERP / MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel skills, including analysing and presenting inventory, forecasting and planning data.
• Experience using inventory optimization or continuous improvement methods such as ABC analysis, safety stock, Kanban, 5S or Lean Manufacturing.

Responsabilités

• Manage inventory across raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods.
• Support and help lead the monthly SIOP / S&OP process.
• Align demand, supply, production and inventory plans.
• Maintain stock levels that support production while reducing excess inventory and working capital.
• Analyse inventory, forecasting and planning data.
• Monitor material availability, supplier lead times and supply risks.
• Improve stock accuracy, stock turns and material flow.
• Identify and reduce slow-moving, obsolete and excess inventory.
• Work closely with Production Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Finance and Logistics.
• Support continuous improvement across inventory and warehouse processes.
• Produce clear reports and dashboards for senior stakeholders.

Connaissances

Inventory management

SIOP / S&OP

ERP / MRP systems

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Manufacturing

Outils

SAP

Oracle ERP

Epicor

NetSuite

Description du poste

Keplar Group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Inventory & SIOP Manager to own inventory performance and support the broader planning process at its Manchester operation. This hands-on role requires deep manufacturing inventory experience across materials, WIP and finished goods, and a clear link between demand, supply and production.

You will lead the monthly SIOP/S&OP activities, ensure alignment of plans, and drive stock optimization while collaborating with Production Planning,