Materials Manager | Southampton

The Opportunity:

Are you an engaging Materials Manager, ready to use your skillset to modernise operations across 4 large Freight depots?

Based at Southampton Depot, this is an opportunity for you to take control of materials operations for the Intermodal freight side of this UK Heavy Haul Rail Freight Market Leader. You will drive teams across 4 depots, supporting Stores Managers at each depot, using your fresh ideas to streamline current store reserves, and modernise reporting/current processes across this £multimillion company.

The Candidate:

Experience using an Asset Management System e.g. SAP/Maximo/AMS with an understanding of how to get the best results from it.
Experience delivering change – e.g. how to transform stock holding issues.
Experience managing Suppliers and Contracts
Man-management experience (desirable)

Working Pattern:

40 hour week – Based in Southampton with occasional travel to other depots.

How the apply for the Materials Manager role:

If you are interested in the role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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