Logistics Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Specialist (Material Analyst) to support the Material Management function within a leading aerospace organisation in Oxford.

This role is responsible for analysing material management and logistics processes, optimising inventory levels, improving stock performance and supporting business-wide logistics strategies. You'll work closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Planning and Commercial teams to ensure stock availability while reducing inventory costs and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Analyse inventory levels and implement stock optimisation strategies.
Run weekly MRP reports and raise supplier purchase orders.
Maintain Min/Max planning within SAP.
Manage equipment pools alongside CAMO and Planning teams.
Analyse aged inventory with Finance and implement mitigation plans.
Support MRO teams in maintaining critical aircraft spare holdings.
Monitor and report on key performance metrics including:
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
On-Time Response (OTR)
Stock Collection Adequacy (SCA)
Customer fill rates
Conduct root cause analysis and produce monthly, quarterly and annual KPI reports.
Review and improve Materials Management and Logistics processes to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain SAP systems (AiO & EC2) and support the INVU paperless system.
Produce presentations and management reports using PowerPoint or Google Slides.
Maintain product databases, cost files and resolve invoice queries.
Support Commercial, Sales and Bid teams with logistics and materials data..
Provide regular progress updates to the Material & Logistics Manager and support wider departmental activities.

About You

You'll be an organised and analytical individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You'll also have:

Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative approach with the ability to build relationships across multiple departments.
Strong commercial awareness and customer focus.
Flexibility to adapt to changing operational requirements.

Essential Skills & Experience

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience using SkyWise or similar analytics platforms.
Strong background in inventory analysis, stock modelling and data analysis.
Experience using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) and DBS clearance.
Good standard of education (minimum 6 GCSEs and 2 A Levels or equivalent).

Desirable

Degree (or equivalent) in Logistics, Supply Chain or an Aviation-related discipline.
Previous SAP experience.
Experience with INVU or similar paperless document management systems.
Aerospace or aviation logistics experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed