Job summary

You will play a crucial role in my clients supply chain management team, ensuring the seamless flow of materials required for their TRU manufacturing.

Key skills required for this role

Materials controller - Manufacturing/Automotive

Important

My client is looking to add a Materials Controller to their growing team!

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Material Identification: Analyse production schedules and forecasts to identify required materials accurately.
• Procurement Collaboration: Collaborate with the procurement team to ensure contractual agreements are accurately reflected in the ERP system.
• Supplier Communication: Maintain effective communication with suppliers to convey requirements, monitor delivery status, address concerns, and resolve issues promptly.
• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor and analyse supplier performance KPIs, addressing any issues or discrepancies in delivery, quality, or pricing.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimisation and cost reduction within the supply chain and actively participate in cross-functional teams to drive improvement initiatives.
• Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records of inventory levels and stock movements, implementing inventory management processes and strategies to optimise stock levels and minimise excess or obsolete inventory.
• Logistics Coordination: Lead logistic activities to arrange transportation and delivery of materials on time, resolving any logistics-related issues to minimise costs and improve efficiency.
• Material Planning: Implement and ensure the accuracy of material planning master data, creating material planning documents such as Call-off and Schedule Agreements.
• Project Support: Ensure the availability of goods for projects, tracking missing parts, and coordinating with internal teams to meet project deadlines.

Experience

• Degree/Qualification in Supply chain management or related field
• Proven experience in materials management, procurement or supply chain - ideally from an automotive/manufacturing industry
• Experience of using ERP systems or supply chain software

Hybrid working: 3 days on site

Salary: up to £45,000 (depending on experience)