Senior Materials Planner | Inventory & Supply Chain Lead

Hunters 4 Staff LTD; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunters 4 Staff is recruiting for an experienced Inventory Controller / Materials Planner to join a blue chip client in Uttoxeter. The role focuses on planning and expediting parts to meet market demand and maintaining supply across a complex chain.

You will analyse data, work across Purchasing, Production, Warehousing and Sales, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and KPI performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Materials Planner or Inventory Controller.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Strong SAP experience.
• Excellent cross-department communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirements planning to ensure continuous supply.
• Monitor and control inventory levels, balance availability with stock optimisation.
• Maintain planning parameters: lead times, safety stock, reorder points, MOQs.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Warehousing, and Sales to align stock with needs.
• Track supplier performance and expedite deliveries when needed.
• Maintain ERP data and report on inventory KPIs.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Analytical

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hunters 4 Staff is recruiting for an experienced Inventory Controller / Materials Planner to join a blue chip client in Uttoxeter. The role focuses on planning and expediting parts to meet market demand and maintaining supply across a complex chain.

You will analyse data, work across Purchasing, Production, Warehousing and Sales, and build strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply and KPI performance.