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.