Inventory Analyst

Seismic Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment is seeking an Inventory Analyst for a full‑time, onsite role in Stockton-on-Tees. The 24‑month contract will support a SAP‑based planning environment during a period of transformation. Hours are 37 per week, 08:00–16:00 with flexible start/finish times.

The role involves day‑to‑day inventory and materials planning, ERP data management and collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve processes and resolve supply issues. SAP experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory or production planning.
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Responsibilities

• Support inventory, materials and supply chain planning activities.

Skills

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Excel

Supplier management

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

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