Parts Inventory Planner

Parts Inventory PlannerLocation: Crawley Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days working from home, 3 days onsite) Contract Duration: Expected to run until June 2027 Inside IR35OverviewAn 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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 ..... full job details .....