Materials Analyst

SF Partners are supporting one of our growing, established clients in Coventry CV6 who are looking to recruit a Materials Analyst on a 3 month basis. Pay rate: £15 per hour Working pattern: full time for circa 3 months potentially longer Inventory Control & System Accuracy -Maintain accurate inventory records across business and customer WMS / ERP systems -Monitor stock accuracy and investigate discrepancies between physical and system stock -Manage inventory adjustments, quarantined stock, and status changes in line with agreed processes -Support cycle counts and audits, ensuring timely investigation and resolution of variances Inbound, Outbound & Stock Movements -Validate ASNs and manage PO check-in for inbound stock on behalf of customers -Monitor inbound discrepancies, shortages, damages, and over-receipts -Support outbound order processing, delivery accuracy, and issue resolution -Process and track stock transfers and quarantine requests across multiple locations Customer Support & Stakeholder Management -Act as a primary contact for customers on inventory-related queries -Provide accurate stock positions, investigation updates, and resolution timelines -Build strong working relationships with customer supply chain and operations teams -Support customer reviews with clear, data-led insight Reporting & KPIs -Produce daily, weekly, and monthly inventory and performance reports -Build and maintain KPI packs in line with customer SLAs and internal targets -Track metrics including inventory accuracy, stock ageing, inbound compliance, and order fulfilment -Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for service and process improvement Continuous Improvement -Identify root causes of inventory and service issues and recommend corrective actions -Support continuous improvement initiatives across business operations -Work closely with warehouse teams, planners, and customer stakeholders to drive better outcomes