Inventory & Logistics Lead

Job Location – Tewkesbury

About This Opportunity And L3Harris UK

Operating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris in Tewkesbury is part of our Global Spectrum Superiority (GS2) division. In the land domain, our T7 and T4 multi-mission robots deliver next‑generation remote capabilities and uncompromised performance. We design and manufacture world‑leading land force protection systems, cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA), electronic warfare (EW) and encryption capabilities. Our cyber capabilities provide an information advantage in the fields of kinetic conflict, cyber warfare, force protection and counter‑terrorism.

The Inventory and Logistics Lead is responsible for overseeing the efficient management of inventory, warehousing, and distribution operations for the facility. This role ensures accurate stock control, timely material flow, and effective coordination between production, procurement, and shipping teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date inventory records across raw materials, work‑in‑progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure optimal inventory availability in line with production requirements.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic full stock audits to ensure inventory integrity.
• Investigate, reconcile, and resolve inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve inventory control processes and procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee inbound and outbound logistics operations to ensure seamless material flow.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials to production lines to support operational continuity.
• Manage dispatch activities, including preparation and verification of shipping documentation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with transport providers and suppliers.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce logistics costs.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse and logistics personnel to achieve operational objectives.
• Allocate daily workloads and monitor team performance against defined KPIs.
• Foster a safe, organised, and high‑performing working environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to support employee development.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with production, procurement, and planning teams.
• Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and business demands.
• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including lean methodologies.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain appropriate storage conditions and safe handling practices for all materials.
• Uphold adherence to relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in warehouse, logistics, or inventory management within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership role preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems (ERP/WMS such as SAP, Oracle, etc.) and stock control processes.
• Understanding of logistics operations, including shipping and transport coordination.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Effective leadership and team management capabilities.
• Fork‑lift training (Desirable).

Employee Benefits

• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme
• Employee Family Assistance Programme providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many of our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.