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# SAP Administrator - Defence Manufacturing

- **Company:** Guidant Global
- **Location:** Stevenage, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, JIRA, Microsoft Office, SAP (Applications)
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/sap-administrator/guidant-global-job107923003

## About the Role

* Experience managing spare parts, stock control, or inventory within an engineering or manufacturing environment
 * Working knowledge of SAP (Systems Applications and Products)
 * Experience creating and managing material masters and stock levels
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Good understanding of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
 * Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
 * Experience working with stakeholders across departments

Nice to have

 * Knowledge of calibration processes (beneficial but not essential)

## Description

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is looking for a Stock Controller / SAP Administrator to join their Calibration & Maintenance (C&M) team at their Stevenage site.

You'll play a key role managing critical spares and stock for bespoke test equipment within a highly technical manufacturing environment - supporting SAP processes, tracking stock through Jira, and helping keep essential equipment operational.

What you'll be doing

 * Managing and controlling critical spares, including electronic components, service kits, connector savers, and commercial off-the-shelf items
 * Creating and maintaining material masters in SAP, providing system support and documentation for control team activities
 * Producing, managing, and tracking calibration and service kits, ensuring accurate stock control
 * Establishing and maintaining stock levels with engineering teams, including min/max requirements and replenishment planning
 * Organising stock holdings, conducting regular stock checks, and monitoring inventory accuracy
 * Raising, ordering, and tracking stock requirements to support operational needs
 * Using Jira to monitor, communicate, and track the status of parts, stock, and team activities
 * Working closely with engineers and the Control Team Lead to minimise production downtime through effective spares and calibration asset management


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