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Inventory Controller / Material Planner
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Source: Headcount Labs · original listing ↗
Job data: Headcount Labs, ODbL 1.0. Job descriptions belong to their employers.
Source date: 10/30/2026
About this role
Inventory Controller / Materials Planner Location: Uttoxeter Pay Rate: £19.35 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 INDTEMP