Milex SLICT Manager in Somerset

Are you a highly driven and strategic Manager with experience in Supply Chain and Logistics? At Leonardo Helicopters, we have an opportunity for a Supply Logistics Inventory Control Team (SLICT) Manager to lead the delivery of the Material Service element for our Military Export (MILEX) contracts.

Your Impact

This pivotal role ensures effective material support to our global customer base, delivering against contractual commitments while driving cost efficiencies and supporting business performance. Operating at the heart of contract delivery, this role has wide-reaching influence across customer processes, strategy, resource planning, training, budget management, and asset accountability. You will play a key role in enhancing platform support and delivering operational excellence.

What you will do as a SLICT Manager:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, senior management, and key stakeholders, ensuring material delivery issues are clearly communicated and effectively managed.
• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Availability Officers and Controllers, ensuring the successful delivery of material solutions to meet customer requirements worldwide.
• Oversee Availability and Sustainment activities, ensuring material and operational supply needs are consistently achieved.
• Collaborate across Procurement, Logistics, Programmes, Engineering, and MRP to ensure effective prioritisation and material flow.
• Monitor programme performance data to proactively identify risks and protect customer satisfaction.
• Represent Material Services at customer reviews and deputise for the Delivery Manager when required.
• Manage and prioritise asset allocation, ensuring impact assessments and senior stakeholder briefings are completed where necessary.
• Escalate material-related issues appropriately to the Head of Material Services.
• Support internal reporting including forecasting, variance analysis, and root cause identification.

What you will bring:

• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, delivering excellent internal and external customer service.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships.
• Demonstrated capability to influence at senior levels within customer and industry environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience engaging across all organisational levels.
• Strong problem-solving and solution development skills, applied within operational environments.
• In-depth understanding of customer planning, operations, and material supply/inventory management processes.
• Proven track record in logistics management within an aerospace environment.
• Strong knowledge of logistics and material supply techniques.
• Experience leading teams in complex, high-demand commercial environments.
• Experience managing complex contractual arrangements, including service delivery, inventory, and financial performance.
• Awareness and understanding of customer operations and aircraft usage.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech.