Inventory Manager

A global manufacturing engineering business requires an experienced Inventory Manager to take ownership of SAP-driven inventory planning, master data governance and MRP execution across a complex manufacturing environment.This is not a role for a transactional SAP user. We are seeking an individual with deep expertise in SAP MRP, Production Planning (PP) and Materials Management (MM) who understands how planning outputs are generated, can troubleshoot data and system issues, and optimise planning parameters to improve inventory performance and material availability.Working within the Supply Chain and Operations function, the Inventory Manager will act as the subject matter expert for SAP planning processes, ensuring master data integrity, inventory optimisation and the effective execution of material and production planning activities.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and govern SAP MRP processes across the manufacturing operation.Maintain and improve the integrity of material masters, BOMs, routings, work centres and planning parameters.Analyse and troubleshoot MRP outputs, investigating root causes of planning exceptions, shortages and inaccurate inventory positions.Lead inventory optimisation activities, balancing service levels, working capital and material availability.Review and optimise planning settings including safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes and lead times.Monitor inventory performance and drive corrective actions to reduce excess, obsolete and slow-moving ..... full job details .....