Inventory Planner
- crawley, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £36 - £48 Per Hour
Job Description
About the Company
We are supporting a leading global organization dedicated to innovation and excellence in manufacturing. Their commitment to quality and efficiency drives everything we do. We are currently seeking a meticulous and data-driven Inventory Planning Analyst to join our dynamic team and help optimize our global supply chain operations.
The Role
As an Inventory Planning Analyst , you will be responsible for managing parts inventory and ensuring high availability to support our manufacturing processes. You will play a crucial role in maintaining optimal stock levels, minimizing delays due to shortages, and streamlining our internal supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement inventory planning strategies to optimize stock levels and ensure the seamless availability of parts.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (including Service, Technical Support, and Sales) to understand equipment requirements and accurately forecast demand.
- Inventory Monitoring: Analyze consumption patterns and monitor stock levels to identify potential shortages or excesses, proactively mitigating risks.
- Supplier Coordination: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, monitor vendor performance, and elevate any quality or lead-time issues to relevant internal teams.
- Parameter Optimization: Regularly review and update inventory parameters, including safety stock levels, order quantities, and lead times, to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
- Reporting & Analytics: Generate insightful reports and provide regular data updates to the Planning Group Leader and internal stakeholders regarding key inventory metrics and trends.
- Relationship Management: Build trusting relationships with both internal colleagues and external contacts, promoting a collaborative and diverse team environment.
Skills and Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Secondary education with strong performance in English and Mathematics (or equivalent professional experience).
- Proven experience in order processing and import/export compliance .
- Solid understanding of planning techniques, SPP , and ERP systems .
- Experience working within an international organization and navigating cross-cultural environments is highly desirable.
Technical Proficiency:
- Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (including Power Query ).
- Strong working knowledge of SQL and SAP .
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional data manipulation, reporting, and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities.
- High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- A proactive, resilient, and self-motivated mindset, with the ability to work autonomously or collaboratively under mentorship.
- A strong understanding of compliance, continuous improvement, and superior customer service.
- Commercial awareness regarding logistics and spare parts demand management is a plus.


