Salary
£15.00-£17.00 per hour, inc benefits
Location
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Transport, logistics & supply chain
Job ref
X3-1296967
Job posted
Posted 8 hours ago
INVENTORY PLANNER (temp role to June 2027)
Role is likely to run until June 2027
2 days hybrid working from home (of which Tuesday is always an office based)
Main responsibilities:
The Parts Inventory Planner is responsible for managing the inventory and availability of parts, plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes by maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing delays due to part shortages.
• Develop and implement inventory planning strategies to optimize stock levels and ensure availability of parts,
• Collaborate with internal teams from other functions, such as Service, Technical Support and Sales to understand equipment requirements and forecast demand accurately.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyze consumption patterns to identify potential shortages or excesses and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks.
• Generate reports and provide regular updates to the Planning Group Leader and relevant internal functions highlighting key inventory metrics, trends and areas for improvement.
• Establishes trusting relationships internally and with external contacts, respects diversity and collaborate with the team and colleagues effectively.
Based on business needs, the Parts Inventory Planner is available for business travels within the region or at an international level.
Skills and Knowledge:
• At least, experience in order processing, logistics and import/export compliance with a good understanding of planning techniques, SPP and ERP systems
• Strong knowledge of Power BI, advanced Excel, Power query, SQL and SAP
• Strong data manipulation, reporting and organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records,
• Good time management and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet tight deadlines,
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral,
• Good interpersonal skills – Should be a flexible team player, proactive and have the ability to work in a complex and dynamic environment,
• Work autonomously as part of a team, or individually under the mentorship of a senior CS Administrator.
• Self-motivated & resilient with the capacity to work under pressure,
• Good understanding of compliance, continuous improvement and excellent customer
service is critical,
• Commercial/Logistics and Spare parts inventory and demand management awareness is desirable.
• Experience of working in an international organisation and awareness of cultural differences
Some travel may be required in this position.
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