Inventory Specialist

The opportunity

The Inventory Specialist will optimise and control high-value aviation component inventory across AJW’s global network, ensuring parts are positioned, utilised, and managed to support aircraft availability and customer commitments. This role sits at the centre of the aviation supply chain balancing operational demand, asset value, and lifecycle decisions across repair, trading, and procurement.

Working with airlines, MROs, and global suppliers, the Inventory Specialist plays a key role in reducing AOG risk, improving stock performance, and driving smarter, data-led inventory strategies directly contributing to AJW’s mission to transform aviation efficiency.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage inventory levels to balance availability, cost, and utilisation

• Analyse stock performance (demand, usage, ageing, excess/obsolete)

• Support forecasting and demand planning activities

• Recommend actions (repair, scrap, sale, transfer, or purchase) to optimise value

• Work cross-functionally to ensure stock supports customer and contract requirements

• Monitor and report on inventory KPIs (stock turn, availability, ageing)

• Identify risks (AOG exposure, excess stock) and implement mitigation actions

• Support inventory strategy and continuous improvement initiatives

• Ensure accurate system data and effective use of inventory tools

About you

• Experience in aviation inventory, supply chain, or component management

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and trends

• Understanding of aviation parts lifecycle (repair, procurement, usage)

• Experience using ERP or inventory systems (e.g. Quantum, AMOS)

• Commercial awareness (cost, utilisation, asset value)

• Ability to work across multiple teams and priorities

Why join us?

We are AJW. We connect, supply, and deliver. We’re proud to be part of an industry that connects the world.

At AJW, we’re more than just a business—we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:

• A team fun budget to bring colleagues together.

• Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development.

• A discretionary bonus and healthcare.

Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move.

To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’S and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.