At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage inventory and ensure parts availability in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturing company with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Contract role until June 2027 with potential for travel and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising stock levels and supporting operational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in inventory planning and strong analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for a Parts Inventory Planner to support inventory management and parts availability within a manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for maintaining optimum stock levels and ensuring the timely availability of parts to minimise operational disruption. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, the successful candidate will support forecasting activities, inventory analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain inventory planning strategies to ensure appropriate stock levels and parts availability.
- Work with Service, Technical Support and Sales teams to understand requirements and support demand forecasting.
- Monitor inventory levels and consumption trends, identifying shortages or excess stock and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and escalate quality or lead-time issues to the relevant functions.
- Review and maintain inventory parameters, including safety stock levels, order quantities and lead times.
- Produce reports and provide updates on inventory performance, trends and areas for improvement.
- Support effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to a collaborative working environment and support continuous improvement activities.
- Undertake regional or international travel when required to meet business needs.
Skills and Experience
- Essential
- Previous experience in inventory planning, order processing, logistics or supply chain operations.
- Understanding of planning techniques, spare parts processes and SAP/Baan systems.
- Knowledge of import and export compliance requirements.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL and SAP.
- Strong analytical, reporting and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- A proactive approach and commitment to delivering high standards of customer service.
- Desirable
- Knowledge of commercial logistics and spare parts inventory and demand management.
- Experience working within an international organisation.
- Awareness of cultural differences and experience working with global teams.
Additional Information
- Hybrid working arrangement with two days working from home each week.
- Contract opportunity expected to continue until June 2027.
- Occasional regional or international travel may be required.
Parts Inventory Planner employer: Henderson Scott
As a Parts Inventory Planner in Crawley, you will join a dynamic team that values collaboration and continuous improvement, offering a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. The company fosters a supportive work culture with ample opportunities for professional growth, ensuring you can develop your skills while contributing to the success of the organisation. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact within the manufacturing sector.
