Inventory Analyst
Stockton-on-Tees TS18 (working full time onsite)
Initial 24 month contract - likely to extend for the right person
37 hours Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 16:00, Flexible Start/Finish Times
Up to £17.55ph PAYE DOE + holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £23.82
We’re looking for an experienced Inventory Analyst to join a busy supply chain and planning team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a time of significant transformation, as the site moves away from legacy and manual processes towards a new SAP-based planning environment.
You’ll play an important part in maintaining day-to-day planning activities while also helping to improve processes and support the wider transformation of the planning function.
What will you be doing?
· Supporting inventory, materials and supply chain planning activities
· Managing planning data and maintaining accurate information within ERP systems
· Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and requirements are effectively managed
· Proactively challenging suppliers, following up actions and helping resolve supply issues
· Monitoring lead times and identifying opportunities for improvement
· Supporting improvements across cost, quality and service
· Producing and analysing reports to support planning and operational decisions
· Helping improve existing processes as the site transitions to SAP
· Identifying problems, driving actions and supporting continuous improvement across the planning function
What are we looking for?
· Previous experience within inventory, materials, supply chain or production planning
· Around 2 years or more planning experience
· Experience managing suppliers and stakeholders, with the confidence to challenge and drive actions
· Experience working with ERP systems, with SAP experience particularly beneficial
· A good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
· Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
· The ability to work independently and manage changing priorities
· A proactive and curious approach, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and suggest improvements
If you’re interested, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV that clearly shows your relevant experience; suitably qualified candidates will be contacted immediately.
The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.
