Material Planning and Logistics Manager

23h23 hours ago

EATON

Titchfield, GB · Full-time · £55,000 – £70,000

About this role

Eaton's Aerospace business in Titchfield is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, currently undergoing an exciting relocation to a newly constructed state-of-the-art facility in Daedalus. This site will become the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe.

As the Material Planning and Logistics Manager, you will ensure effective material flow, inventory accuracy, and production schedule execution to support on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. Your daily work involves owning site material availability, leading lean end-to-end material flow, and executing short-term production schedules aligned to network and SIOP plans.

You will collaborate closely with Network Planning, Operations, Customer Service, and the CoE to drive issue resolution and support NPI activities. This role requires a results-driven approach, resilience under pressure, and the ability to communicate challenging data and performance insights across all levels.

Eaton offers meaningful work within a global organisation committed to sustainability and innovation. You will have opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and the chance to make a real impact at both site and network level in an inclusive, collaborative culture.

Requirements

Extensive experience in materials management, production control, or plant operations.
Proven experience leading large-scale transformation or change programmes.
Strong background working in complex, matrix-style organisations.
Demonstrated understanding of Continuous Improvement (CI) principles.
Skilled in stakeholder management and influencing at all levels.
Ability to communicate challenging data, metrics, and performance insights.
High resilience with the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
Results-driven approach with the ability to operate at pace and drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

Own site material availability, inventory accuracy, and subcontract/OSP management.
Lead lean end‑to‑end material flow across receiving, stores, production, and shipping.
Execute short‑term production schedules aligned to network and SIOP plans.
Ensure on‑time WIP release, production attainment, and escalation of material or capacity risks.
Plan and execute shipments to meet customer delivery and Global Trade requirements.
Own ERP data integrity, inventory controls, and transactional process discipline.
Partner cross‑functionally to support daily execution, issue resolution, and NPI activities.