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MATERIALS CONTROLLER

Job Description

Company

This is an exciting role with a global leader in the design and manufacturing of specialist machinery who have manufacturing facilities across Europe. They are part of an established group who have 70+ years experience behind them, with continual growth taking place, including the introduction of new products.

Role Function

The Materials Controller provides leadership, vision, direction and focus to the Planning, Production Control, and Shipping and Receiving Materials Control Functions to ensure the right material arrives at the point of fit at the right time, whilst ensuring that inventory levels are kept to a minimum in line with set targets.

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

  • £31,000 - £33,000 negotiable, dependant on experience 
  • 37.5 hours per week. 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexibility available)
  • Life Assurance, x2 of salary
  • Employee rewards portal
  • Cycle to Work scheme

Commutable From: Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Tamworth

Materials Controller Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience in a fast paced, busy material control role. 
  • Good understanding of MRP.
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications or equivalent.
  • Project management skills, including the ability to produce and work to timing plans.
  • Understanding of modern material control processes.
  • The Materials Controller will take responsibility for resolution of issue, to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and externally and to be self-motivated and results oriented.
  • Possess good analytical skills and have the ability to think creatively. A team player with good interpersonal skills.
  • Be able to work under pressure and to time constraints. Flexibility and adaptability. A logical thinker. Ability to retain composure during tough times.

Materials Controller Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

  • Assess & take necessary action re shortage & material at risk reports (trial kits) on a daily basis and feedback information to Materials, Planning and Logistics Manager, ie. re-dating orders and pulling in material as necessary to support build.
  • The Materials Controller will communicate with designated suppliers on a daily basis in order to expedite material in to support right first time build and hold out unnecessary material to control inventory levels.
  • Run & take necessary action re due & overdue report contacting suppliers. Work closely with the transport coordinator to arrange transports where needed.
  • Support Purchasing to implement inventory improvement policies which support right first time build whilst at the same time controlling the level of inventory ie sequencing/improved packaging/ Kanbans etc. - changing system parameters as required and communicating same to respective suppliers.
  • Conduct physical inventory checks on high value & critical components to understand accuracy and ensure continuity of supply. 
  • Leading and driving ECN Changes across the business. Working closely with Program and Production teams to ensure the smooth introduction of new products for safe launch into the business
  • Investigate the cause of shortages & liaise with the Lean Team & other affected areas of the business. 5S audit work area & maintain required standard, ensure zero shortages & overdue orders on product line.

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994

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