At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage material flow, inventory accuracy, and lead transformation projects in aerospace manufacturing.
- Company: Eaton's Aerospace, a global leader in fuel systems, relocating to a state-of-the-art facility.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for learning and leadership development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team making a real impact in aerospace manufacturing and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials management and leading change in complex organisations.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton's Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state‑of‑the‑art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary‑wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.
What you’ll do:
- Own site material availability, inventory accuracy, and subcontract/OSP management.
- Lead lean end‑to‑end material flow across receiving, stores, production, and shipping.
- Execute short‑term production schedules aligned to network and SIOP plans.
- Ensure on‑time WIP release, production attainment, and escalation of material or capacity risks.
- Plan and execute shipments to meet customer delivery and Global Trade requirements.
- Own ERP data integrity, inventory controls, and transactional process discipline.
- Partner cross‑functionally to support daily execution, issue resolution, and NPI activities.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in materials management, production control, or plant operations.
- Proven experience leading large‑scale transformation or change programmes.
- Strong background working in complex, matrix‑style organisations.
- Demonstrated understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI) principles.
- Experience managing multiple senior stakeholders with competing priorities.
- Track record of delivering results through teams in fast‑paced environments.
Skills:
- Excellent planning mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Skilled in stakeholder management and influencing at all levels.
- Ability to communicate challenging data, metrics, and performance insights.
- High resilience with the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
- Results‑driven approach with the ability to operate at pace and drive outcomes.
What we offer:
- Meaningful work with a global organisation.
- Committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Opportunities for career growth, learning, and leadership development.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.
- The chance to make a real impact at site and network level.
The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.
Material Planning and Logistics Manager in Fareham employer: Eaton Corporation
Eaton's Aerospace business in Titchfield, Hampshire, is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our new state-of-the-art facility in Daedalus, which serves as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing in Europe. We are committed to sustainability and innovation, providing meaningful work with opportunities for career growth, learning, and leadership development within an inclusive and collaborative culture. Join us to make a real impact in a global organisation that values your contributions and fosters professional advancement.
