Inventory Analyst

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

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