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Inventory Planner Analyst

United Kingdom, Crawley 150.00 - 175.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Inventory Planning Analyst - Crawley (2 days a week) - Inside IR35 - £150-£175 per day. 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. 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.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and implement inventory planning strategies to optimize stock levels and ensure the seamless availability of parts
  • Partner with internal teams (including Service, Technical Support, and Sales) to understand equipment requirements and accurately forecast demand
  • Analyze consumption patterns and monitor stock levels to identify potential shortages or excesses, proactively mitigating risks
  • Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries, monitor vendor performance, and escalate any quality or lead-time issues to relevant internal teams
  • Regularly review and update inventory parameters, including safety stock levels, order quantities, and lead times, to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
  • Generate insightful reports and provide regular data updates to the Planning Group Leader and internal stakeholders regarding key inventory metrics and trends
  • Build trusting relationships with both internal colleagues and external contacts, promoting a collaborative and diverse team environment

Requirements

  • 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
  • Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (including Power Query)
  • Strong working knowledge of SQL and SAP
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Experience working within an international organization and navigating cross-cultural environments
  • Commercial awareness regarding logistics and spare parts demand management
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