Materials Controller

Overview

In this role you will ensure material availability to support production schedules and customer deliveries. You will monitor shortages, coordinate with Planning, Procurement and Production to resolve risks, and manage material movements within the ERP ecosystem. Your work will keep manufacturing running smoothly by prioritising critical shortages and supporting work orders. You will join a collaborative planning team driving reliable material control and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• Pension scheme
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

Responsibilities

• Material Availability Management: ensure materials are available for production and delivery needs; monitor shortages and prevent disruption; expedite purchase orders with Purchasing; coordinate with Procurement, Stores and Production to resolve supply issues
• Work Order Support: create, release and maintain work orders in the ERP system; review Deviation Permits and concessions; monitor material availability against work orders; support production teams with properly structured work orders; resolve material issues affecting progress
• Shortage Management: review shortages and exception reports; prioritise critical shortages based on production and customer needs; escalate risks impacting deliveries; track recovery actions to completion
• Production Support: attend daily production/planning meetings; provide updates on material risks and shortages; support schedule adherence through proactive management; liaise with manufacturing to resolve day-to-day issues
• Reporting & Administration: maintain shortage trackers and material status reports; produce updates on material availability risks; monitor key material control metrics; support continuous improvement of material control processes

Key requirements

• Practical experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or material-control with responsibility for material availability, stock movement or production support
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems to review demand and supply, identify shortages, manage inventory transactions and support production priorities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively

• Strong organisational skills
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Prioritisation
• Effective communication
• ERP and MRP systems experience

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