Strategic MPL Leader – Materials & Logistics

Owen Daniels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced MPL Manager to lead end-to-end materials execution, production planning, inventory control, and site logistics in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will manage a multi-functional team across planning, stores, warehousing and logistics, align with SIOP processes, and drive Lean improvements to secure on-time delivery and cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading materials management, planning or logistics in manufacturing.
• Experience in regulated industries (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, life sciences or defence).
• Strong production planning, inventory control and warehousing knowledge.
• Experience with SIOP processes (SIOP/S&OP).
• Proven track record of improving inventory, service and delivery performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead site materials management, production planning, warehousing and logistics to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing.
• Translate demand plans into short-term execution strategies to maximise schedule attainment and delivery.
• Own production scheduling, aligning capacity, material availability and customer requirements.
• Develop inventory management processes delivering high stock accuracy and working capital improvements.
• Drive warehouse, stores and internal logistics for efficient material flow.
• Lead shipping and distribution to meet customer commitments cost-effectively.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and Customer Service to manage supply chain risks.
• Escalate issues affecting production continuity and delivery.
• Support SIOP/OE processes ensuring communication between planning, operations and commercial.
• Champion Lean and Continuous Improvement across materials and logistics.
• Maintain governance across ERP and planning systems.
• Lead improvements in systems and participate in ERP projects.
• Manage indirect purchasing and MRO inventory controls.

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced MPL Manager to lead end-to-end materials execution, production planning, inventory control, and site logistics in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will manage a multi-functional team across planning, stores, warehousing and logistics, align with SIOP processes, and drive Lean improvements to secure on-time delivery and cost-effective operations.