Inventory Analyst / Material Planner

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.

Interested?

If you have experience in inventory, materials or supply chain planning and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for further information!