Materials & Inventory Planner

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

Job summary

Seismic Recruitment is seeking a skilled Materials & Inventory Planner for the Stockton-on-Tees site. This 24-month contract is full-time and onsite, with a schedule of 37 hours, 08:00-16:00, and flexible start/finish times as needed.

The role supports the move to a SAP-based planning environment and day-to-day planning activities. You will work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials are managed, data is accurate, and lead times are monitored.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in inventory, materials, supply chain or production planning.
• Experience managing suppliers and stakeholders, with proactive actions.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience is beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data handling.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and adjust to changing priorities.
• Proactive approach to challenge processes and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory, materials and supply chain planning activities.
• Maintain planning data and ERP system information.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet material requirements.
• Proactively follow up actions and resolve supply issues.
• Monitor lead times and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support improvements across cost, quality and service.
• Produce and analyse reports to support planning decisions.
• Assist in transitioning site processes to SAP and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Inventory planning

Supplier management

ERP experience

Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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 £17.55ph PAYE DOE + holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £23.82

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

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