Material Planner
// Role Summary
Join Northrop Grumman UK as a Material Controller, playing a vital role in the Logistics Team to ensure the accurate and efficient flow of materials, supporting mission-critical defence systems.
// Key Responsibilities
- Ensure smooth, accurate, and efficient flow of materials in and out of the business.
- Maintain visibility, availability, and integrity of stock profile.
- Coordinate with multiple departments for material availability.
- Monitor inventory levels and forecast future needs.
- Resolve material issues and ensure project deadlines are met.
- Must be able to gain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
// Role Specification
Material Controller
Northrop Grumman UK is seeking a Material Controller to join our Logistics Team. This is a mission-critical role where you will ensure the smooth, accurate, and efficient flow of materials, contributing directly to solutions that support national security and modern defence platforms.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the visibility, availability, and integrity of our stock profile. This is a crucial element in enabling us to deliver against mission-critical commitments for our customers, including multi-domain command and control systems used across the UK and internationally.
What You Will Do:
- Coordinate with Production Control, Supply Chain, Mission Assurance, Logistics, and the warehouse to ensure materials and equipment are available when required.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods, forecasting future needs to support production schedules and avoid shortages or excess stock.
- Analyze inventory data and trends, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and process quality across inventory control and warehousing activities.
- Work closely with project teams to resolve material issues, including supply chain challenges, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Ensure all logistics and materials processes align with Northrop Grumman UK policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and values.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in stock control, inventory management, warehouse operations, or similar roles, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and tools, including SAP and Microsoft Office.
- Experience working within a team and collaborating across multiple functions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- A proactive, analytical mindset with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in defence, engineering, mission-critical systems, or other highly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with quality, governance, or compliance requirements within logistics or supply chain operations.
Security Clearance:
Due to the nature of our work, you must meet the nationality and residency requirements for UK Government security clearance. You must be able to gain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role.
Benefits:
Northrop Grumman UK offers a range of core and flexible benefits, including:
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Private healthcare and cash health plan.
- Holiday buy and sell options.
- Career development programmes and professional growth opportunities.
- Performance-related bonuses.
Why Join Us?
Join a team building a more secure and connected world. At Northrop Grumman UK, every voice matters in an inclusive community. Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities, with flexible working and wellbeing benefits designed for your ambitions and your life.
To apply, please submit your application online or contact talentenquiries@uk.ngc.com for more information.