Inventory Controller

7 days ago


Gosport, Hampshire, United Kingdom Standard Aero Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year
Description

Build an Aviation Career You're Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources and respectful culture support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Key responsibilities and duties:

  • Monitor, manage, and reconcile inventory levels across company and customer-owned stock.
  • Identify, catalogue, and coordinate the sale or return of slow-moving, obsolete, or excess material.
  • Support shipping and logistics processes to ensure timely and compliant dispatch of materials to customers, vendors, or repair facilities.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP/MRP system, ensuring traceability and compliance with aviation regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, MAA).
  • Liaise with sales, procurement, and operations to maximise utilisation of existing inventory before new purchases.
  • Coordinate consignment, exchange, and scrap programs in alignment with commercial and operational goals.
  • Conduct regular cycle counts and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of stock data.
  • Analyse usage trends to recommend stocking strategies and improve inventory turnover.
  • Provide reporting on inventory health, usage, and sales performance to management.
  • Ensure all materials meet certification, documentation, and export compliance requirements.
  • Foster collaboration across departments to drive continuous improvement in inventory management practices.

This is not an exhaustive list and from time-to-time additional responsibilities may be provided directly from your Line Manager to meet the spirit and intent of the role.

Required skills

  • Proven experience in inventory control, supply chain, or materials management, ideally within an aviation MRO environment.
  • Strong understanding of aircraft parts certification and traceability (e.g., FAA 8130-3, EASA Form 1).
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent attention to detail, organisational, and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
  • Knowledge of logistics, shipping documentation, and export compliance.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Desirable Training and Experience

  • CIPS Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics.

  • Experience with aviation industry ERP systems (e.g., Quantum, AMOS, SAP).

  • Familiarity with civil or military aviation regulations (CAA, FAA, EASA, MAA).

  • Project Management Training or Experience.

Organisational Relationships:

  • Works closely with: Material Planners, Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Logistics.
  • Role sits within Supply Chain team – Engines and reports to Warehouse Team Leader.


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