Inventory Controller / Material Planner

19th June, 2026

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 minimizing 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.
• Analyze 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.

About You:

• Demonstrable experience in materials planning
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly PC literate with strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables)
• Well-organized 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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