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Parts Inventory Planner Location: Crawley Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days working from home, 3 days onsite) Contract Duration: Expected to run until June 2027 Inside IR35 Overview An 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 Responsibilities • Develop 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 support continuous improvement activities., • Undertake regional or international travel when required to meet business needs. Skills and Experience Essential • Previous experience in inventory planning, order processing, logistics or supply chain operations., • Understanding of planning techniques, spare parts processes and SAP/Baan systems., • Knowledge of import and export compliance requirements., • Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL and SAP., • Strong analytical, reporting and organisational skills., • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records., • Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team., • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities., • A proactive approach and commitment to delivering high standards of customer service. Desirable • Knowledge of commercial logistics and spare parts inventory and demand management., • Experience working within an international organisation., • Awareness of cultural differences and experience working with global teams. Additional Information • Hybrid working arrangement with two days working from home each week., • Contract opportunity expected to continue until June 2027., • Occasional regional or international travel may be required. JBRP1_UKTJ

Logistics Specialist (12-18 Month Contract) Location: Europe Contract Duration: 12-18 months, with potential for extension About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Logistics Specialist to join a high-performing supply chain team supporting warehousing and spare parts logistics operations across multiple locations in Europe and Israel. Working closely with the Logistics Manager and cross-functional teams, you will help develop, implement, and monitor logistics activities, ensuring operational excellence, inventory accuracy, and outstanding service delivery. This role offers exposure to international operations and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities • Maintain alignment between SAP + Baan systems and third-party logistics (3PL) providers., • Investigate and resolve inventory queries from logistics partners and regional teams., • Support stock count reconciliations and cycle count discrepancy resolution., • Resolve inbound shipment discrepancies., • Monitor and validate supplier performance against agreed KPIs., • Coordinate and facilitate shipments across multiple locations., • Provide logistics support to regional teams., • Produce reports and carry out administrative duties as required., • Review and approve supplier invoices., • Support departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives., • Monitor logistics costs and performance metrics., • Generate logistics reports for internal stakeholders., • Assist with logistics audits., • Maintain process documentation and work instructions., • Deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers while supporting changing business requirements. About You You are a customer-focused logistics professional with strong analytical skills and experience working across international and cross-functional teams. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and have a keen eye for detail. Essential Skills & Experience • Previous experience within supply chain, inventory control, or logistics operations., • Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs)., • Familiarity with ERP systems., • Strong inventory analysis and stock management experience., • Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and formula creation., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to prioritise workloads and manage changing deadlines., • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities., • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team., • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)., • A proactive approach and willingness to contribute to projects and process improvements. Desirable Skills & Experience • Experience presenting information to senior stakeholders., • Knowledge of import and export procedures., • Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Power Query, SQL, SAP, and data integration., • International travel flexibility when required. What You'll Bring • A positive, collaborative approach., • Strong customer service orientation., • A commitment to quality and continuous improvement., • The ability to build relationships across remote and international teams., • A passion for delivering outstanding service and operational excellence. If you're looking for a challenging role where you can make a real impact within an international logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ