Inventory Analyst/Material Planner

83Zero Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

83Zero Ltd invites applications for an Inventory Analyst on a 24-month contract based in Stockton, onsite. You will support daily inventory and materials planning, manage supplier relationships, and help drive improvements as the business moves to a new SAP-based environment.

The role suits someone with at least 2 years in inventory or production planning, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, data-driven mindset. SAP experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory planning, materials planning, supply chain planning or production planning.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems; SAP experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Intermediate Excel skills and ability to work with planning data.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities; proactive and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Support daily inventory and materials planning activities to ensure materials are available when required.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor deliveries and resolve material shortages or supply issues.
• Analyse inventory and planning data to identify risks, discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain records and planning information using Excel and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support the SAP implementation and improved planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual processes.
• Take ownership of planning issues and drive actions through to resolution.

Skills

Inventory planning

Materials planning

Supply chain planning

Production planning

Supplier management

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Continuous improvement

Tools

SAP

Job description

Inventory Analyst - 24-Month Contract

Location: Stockton (Fully Onsite)

Hourly Rate: £23.82 per hour (Inside IR35)

Contract Duration: 24 Months

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm (Flexible Start/Finish)

About the Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an Inventory Analyst to join a leading global manufacturing organisation based in Stockton on an initial 24-month contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from manual planning processes and Legacy systems towards a new SAP-based environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day inventory and materials planning operations, managing supplier relationships and helping to improve existing processes.

This position would suit someone with experience in inventory management, materials planning, production planning or supply chain operations who enjoys problem-solving, working with data and driving improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily inventory and materials planning activities to ensure materials are available when required.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor deliveries and proactively resolve material shortages or supply issues.
• Analyse inventory and planning data to identify potential risks, discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and planning information using Excel and ERP systems.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers and operational teams to ensure continuity of supply.
• Support the implementation of new SAP systems and improved planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency and reduce reliance on manual processes.
• Take ownership of planning issues, challenging suppliers where necessary and driving actions through to resolution.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in inventory planning, materials planning, supply chain planning or production planning, ideally with at least 2 years' experience.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge and resolve issues.
• Experience working with ERP or MRP systems. SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential, as training will be provided.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with planning data.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn new systems and contribute to continuous improvement.

Experience within manufacturing, engineering, FMCG, pharmaceutical, aerospace or similar industries would be beneficial.

Why Apply?

• Long-term opportunity offering an initial 24-month contract.
• Join a well-established global manufacturing organisation.
• Play an important role in a major SAP implementation and business transformation.
• Opportunity to influence and improve existing planning processes.
• Gain valuable experience in a changing and developing supply chain environment.