Materials & Inventory Planner - SAP Transition Specialist

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

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.