Inventory Controllers

Job Description

Inventory Controller - Used Material - Aftermarket Operations
Derby - Hybrid – 3 days on site
Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Inventory Controller – Used Material - Aftermarket Operations to join our team in Derby.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the transition of unserviceable material to serviceable material across the network, supporting parts trading activities to ensure the availability of critical materials and maintaining inventory at agreed levels.

You will work closely with multiple stakeholders to coordinate Major Events Committee actions, liaise with overhaul bases and repair vendors to support capacity and parts throughput, and ensure effective inventory management across Aftermarket Operations.

What you will be doing:

- Coordinating with operational teams across overhaul bases and repair vendors, understanding and addressing challenges and opportunities within the HOOS to SUM Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process.

- Working within a make-to-stock environment, collaborating with stakeholders to optimise operational performance and support business objectives.

- Engaging with managed service providers, setting clear expectations and working collaboratively to deliver against agreed plans.

- Managing key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring performance against targets and identifying opportunities for improvement.

- Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and inventory management.

- Ensuring stakeholders have a clear understanding of the overall HOOS to SUM plan and coordinating required actions across supporting teams.

- Leading supplier engagement activities to support material availability and operational delivery.

Position Qualifications:

- Experience within Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), supply chain operations and/or Planning and Control.

- Relevant qualifications or practical experience in operational or supply chain planning, including the use of enterprise planning systems.

- Ability to prioritise activities and work effectively both independently and within a team, maintaining a strong customer focus.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience developing and maintaining relationships across operational teams and multiple business functions, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Ability to understand and communicate technical information and contribute to the resolution of complex technical issues.

- Strong problem-solving, decision-making and strategic thinking skills.

- Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and adapt to changing priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.

- Experience using SAP and Maximo systems.

Preferred Requirements:

- Knowledge and understanding of gas turbine maintenance and repair processes, procedures and relevant airworthiness regulations.

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include employee support assistance, employee discounts and much more.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

Grade: 7 -10
Closing Date: 20th November 2026
For further information, please contact: Jay Punnia
Recruiter: Gauri Sood

Job Category

Supply Chain Planning & Control
Posting Date

06 Nov 2026; 00:11

Posting End Date

20 Nov 2026