Join a dynamic team where your materials planning expertise will drive operational excellence and supply chain continuity.
Inventory Controller / Materials Planner
Location: Rocester, Staffordshire
Pay Rate: £18.46 per hour
Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced Inventory Controller / Materials Planner to join our Client. This highly visible role requires planning and expediting parts in line with market demands, scheduling from a complex supply chain, and ensuring continuity of supply. A real sense of urgency, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong cross-functional communication are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure continuity of supply for aftermarket operations through effective material requirements planning and timely expediting
- Plan, monitor, and control inventory levels to maintain availability while minimising excess, obsolescence, and waste using lean inventory principles
- Develop and maintain planning parameters (MOQ, safety stock, reorder points, lead times) within systems
- Generate and manage purchase requisitions and planned orders based on forecasts, production schedules, and demand signals
- Analyse demand, production plans, and sales orders to ensure accurate material planning
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Warehousing, and Sales to align material availability with operational needs
- Monitor and improve supplier performance, lead times, and delivery reliability; proactively resolve shortages and supply risks
- Maintain accurate inventory records and data integrity within ERP systems
- Track and maintain performance against inventory and supply KPIs, driving continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives
Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in materials planning
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly PC literate with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
- Well-organised and able to work under pressure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment
- Career development and progression
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