Inventory & SIOP Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£44,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1243 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 44% sure that is the right code. ARMSTRONG INTEGRATED SYSTEMS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 1243 (Managers in logistics) · 44% match
- Ineligible 4133 (Stock control clerks and assistants) · 18% match
- Ineligible 1242 (Managers in storage and warehousing) · 17% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1243 Managers in logistics Most likely code | £33,400 | £44,900 | £44,900 | £44,900 |
1242 Managers in storage and warehousing Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Inventory & SIOP Manager (Manufacturing )
Reports to: Plant Manager
About Armstrong Fluid Technology
Join a global leader in fluid-flow technology with over 1,400 employees across eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. At Armstrong, we engineer innovative solutions that improve performance, reduce energy consumption, and help protect our planet. We offer a collaborative environment where learning, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday work.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive SIOP & Inventory Manager to lead inventory control activities within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of raw materials, components, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to support production schedules, customer delivery commitments, and business objectives.
Working closely with Procurement, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Sales, you will play a key role in the company's Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process, ensuring inventory strategies align with customer demand, production capacity, supplier capability, and business objectives. You will develop and maintain robust inventory processes that optimise stock availability, improve inventory accuracy, reduce excess inventory, and minimise operational risk while supporting operational excellence across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management
- Manage inventory levels for raw materials, purchased components, consumables, WIP, and finished products.
- Ensure optimum inventory levels are maintained to support production while minimising excess stock and working capital.
- Develop and execute inventory optimisation plans to improve inventory accuracy, increase stock turns, reduce excess and obsolete inventory, and systematically identify, disposition, and remove legacy and non-moving items from inventory while maintaining material availability to support production and customer demand.
Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
- Lead the monthly SIOP cycle, including demand review, supply review, inventory review, and executive SIOP meetings.
- Develop integrated demand, supply, production, and inventory plans.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Logistics.
- Analyse demand trends, capacity constraints, and supply risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Prepare executive dashboards and reports to support business decisions.
- Drive continuous improvement of forecasting and planning processes.
Planning & Operations
- Work collaboratively with Production Planning to ensure material availability for manufacturing schedules.
- Support demand planning and forecasting activities through inventory analysis and supplier capacity reviews.
- Coordinate inventory replenishment in line with production requirements and customer demand.
- Monitor supplier performance and lead times to minimise supply chain disruption.
- Coordinate inventory movements between stores, production, and external suppliers where required.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and material flow.
- Develop and implement best practice inventory management procedures.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste and improving productivity.
- Review warehouse layouts and storage methods to maximise efficiency, safety, and inventory control.
Skills
Essential:
- Minimum 3–5 years' experience in inventory management within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience participating in or supporting a Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) process.
Desirable:
- Experience within the pump, rotating equipment, HVAC, or industrial manufacturing sector.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, 5S, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- CIPS qualification (or working towards) or equivalent Supply Chain qualification.
- Understanding of inventory optimisation techniques, including ABC analysis, safety stock modelling, reorder point planning, and demand forecasting.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?
Join a global organisation committed to engineering excellence, sustainability and innovation. We offer opportunities to develop your career while helping deliver reliable, high-quality fluid-flow solutions for customers around the world.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Managers in logistics (SOC 1243) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~31k in sample- Middle half £37,232–58,604
- Median £46,540
- Going rate £44,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–40,410
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ARMSTRONG INTEGRATED SYSTEMS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1243 going rate of £44,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.