Materials & Inventory Planner

Materials and Inventory Planner 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 GBP17.55ph PAYE DOE + holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to GBP23.82 We re looking for an experienced Materials & Inventory Planner 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.