Inventory Control Officer

Location: Pentrebach, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Date Posted: Oct 27, 2026
Category: Supply Chain / Procurement
Job Type: Full-Time

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Inventory Control Officer to join our Supply Chain Team, based in Merthyr Tydfil. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £31,200 to £35,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

Joining an established team, the successful candidate is integral to the smooth supply and running of the spares availability to our end Customers.

Working as an Inventory Control Officer you will be based out of the GDLS-UK Facility in Merthyr Tydfil. You will report to the Service Delivery Manager and use inventory management principles and practices to ensure timely delivery of materials and inventory accuracy.

If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

• Collaborate with internal/external teams and stakeholders to ensure material delivery within agreed KPI timescales
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of inventory and transactions in all systems
• Assist with Investigations to resolve inventory discrepancies, errors and variances
• Ensure compliance with internal inventory control procedures and external regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inventory databases and ERP systems with item attributes
• Generating material updates for reporting to internal and external customers.
• Assist with material forecasting by providing data and trend analysis to aid procurement decisions
• Supporting company documentation for transportation to satisfy trade compliance, customs regulations and any necessary import documentation necessary in the recipient’s territory liaising with EIISS Warehouse and Transport teams
• Assist with developing and maintaining processes for the effective distribution of materials
• Actively contribute, make recommendations and implement continuous improvements

• Experience of operating Oracle or PDM systems
• Knowledge of MRP, Bills of Material, Work Orders and Sales Order Management within an ERP System
• Practical knowledge of material planning and logistics management
• High level of competence with Microsoft Excel and analytical tools
• A good understanding of Configuration Control
• Experience of working in a MoD / UK Defence environment/systems
• Experience of working in the Customer Support / In-Service environment
• Qualified / working towards CPIM
• Current or previous UK Security Clearance
• Awareness of ITAR restrictions and Export Control

Our Company Benefits:

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:

• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices – giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employee more than 750 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company’s direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace – inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and ethnic minority groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [emailprotected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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