Job Description:

Kinetic PLC is recruiting a Maintenance Inventory Planner for a leading manufacturing business in Groby. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team and play a key role in improving inventory performance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the site.

You will take ownership of inventory management, reporting, and optimisation activities, working closely with Supply Chain, Finance, Production, and Global Inventory teams to ensure stock levels meet customer demand while achieving business targets.

Hours & Contract

* Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (37.5 hours)
* 12-month maternity cover contract
* £21.19 per hour
* Potential for extension

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and optimise inventory levels, stock turns, and days-on-hand targets.
* Lead inventory reporting for site and business leadership teams.
* Improve stock accuracy through cycle counting and variance analysis.
* Manage material obsolescence and disposal processes.
* Support demand and supply planning activities.
* Deliver inventory reduction and improvement projects.
* Coordinate site-wide stock takes.
* Drive process improvements, root cause analysis, and reporting automation

What we are looking for:

* Experience within a manufacturing environment (ideally 3+ years).
* Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory control, and planning processes.
* Advanced Excel skills, including Power Query.
* Strong analytical and communication skills.
* Experience with Lean manufacturing principles.
* SAP experience is desirable.

Why Apply?

* Competitive hourly rate.
* Opportunity to make a real impact in a leading manufacturing operation.
* Collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Exposure to site-wide and global improvement initiatives.
* Potential contract extension.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-focused, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a busy environment.
Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles.