Material Analyst

Material Analyst

Location: Oxford (1 day per week WFH potentially)

Contract: 12 Months

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Rate: £21.51 per hour PAYE / £28.78 per hour Umbrella

Security Clearance: DBS required

IR35: Inside IR35

Our Aerospace client is seeking a highly analytical and commercially focused Material Analyst to join their Material Management team based in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in optimising inventory performance, supporting supply chain operations, and driving continuous improvement across materials and logistics processes.

Working within a fast-paced engineering environment, you will be responsible for analysing stock holdings, inventory performance, and logistics processes to ensure cost-effective inventory management whilst maintaining outstanding customer service and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse inventory levels and stock performance to drive stock optimisation initiatives.
• Run and review MRP reports, raise supplier purchase orders, and maintain Min/Max inventory systems.
• Conduct detailed inventory and aged stock analysis, developing mitigation strategies alongside finance and operational teams.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators including delivery performance, stock adequacy, and customer service metrics.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Review and improve existing materials management and logistics processes.
• Maintain and support SAP and other departmental systems.
• Produce management reports, presentations, and data-driven insights for senior stakeholders.
• Support commercial, sales, and bid activities by providing materials and logistics data where required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with data modelling, inventory analysis, stock modelling, and business analytics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Commercial awareness with a customer-focused mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Experience gained within manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defence, or related industries.

Desirable

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Aviation, or a related field.
• Experience using SAP.
• Experience with paperless document management systems such as INVU.
• Experience within highly regulated engineering or manufacturing environments.

If you are an experienced Logistics Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Material Analyst, or Inventory Analyst looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.