Materials & Inventory Analyst

Location: County Tyrone Job type: Full-time permanent Industry: Manufacturing/Engineering What's in it for you? Pension - Employer 7% and employee min of 5% we can put in more- salary sacrifice scheme Discretionary bonus scheme 10% based on business performance Group Income Protection - up to 50% of Salary if an employee cannot work due to long term disability (there will be a policy on this and rules on when it kicks in) Life Assurance - 6 times salary Total of 33 days - 25 days holidays 8 stat days Role Overview Vickerstock are working in partnership with a major manufacturing business on the appointment of a Materials & Inventory Analyst. This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring material availability, supporting production, and improving inventory performance across the business. The successful candidate will be highly data-focused, confident working with Excel, and experienced in using an MRP and/or ERP system to turn demand and stock data into practical planning actions. Key Responsibilities: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels across raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Analyse demand, stock, and supply data to identify potential shortages, excess stock, slow-moving inventory, and obsolescence risks. Create replenishment plans and purchase recommendations in line with demand forecasts, lead times, inventory targets, and production requirements. Use MRP/ERP systems to maintain accurate planning parameters, review material requirements, and resolve exceptions. Work closely with Procurement and suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and proactively manage material availability issues. Support Production Planning by ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules and customer requirements. Produce regular inventory reports and dashboards covering stock levels, inventory turns, service performance, aged stock, and planning risks. Investigate inventory discrepancies, supporting cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and inventory accuracy initiatives. Contribute to S&OP, demand planning, capacity planning, and wider continuous-improvement activity. Identify opportunities to improve inventory processes, reporting, system utilisation, and planning accuracy. Communicate inventory risks, root causes, and proposed actions clearly to internal stakeholders. What you will need to succeed: Previous experience in an inventory planning, materials planning, supply planning, production planning, or inventory control role within a manufacturing environment. A proactive, improvement-focused approach with the confidence to challenge data and escalate risks early. Strong analytical ability, with confidence interpreting complex data and translating it into clear actions. Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, lookups, pivot tables, and reporting tools. Practical experience using an MRP and/or ERP system for inventory management, material planning, replenishment, or reporting. A strong understanding of inventory principles, including stock turns, safety stock, lead times, service levels, and obsolete or slow-moving stock. For a confidential conversation regarding this vacancy, please apply via the link provided or contact Michael Irwin, Senior Recruitment Consultant - Procurement & Supply Chain. Skills: inventory planner material planner inventory analyst material analyst ADZN1_NI41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15

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