Job summary

A well known organisation in the Aerospace and Defence sector are looking for an experienced Materials Controller to join their team in Essex on an initial 6 month contract.

Key skills required for this role

Material Controller, Master Production Schedule, Manufacturing, Engineering, Defence, Logistics, Production, Materials Coordinator

Important

Material Controller, Master Production Schedule, Manufacturing, Engineering, Defence, Logistics, Production, Materials Coordinator

Job description

Our client, a leader within the Defence and Aerospace sector, are currently seeking a Material Controller to join their team in Essex on a 6 Month contract (fully on-site).

This exciting role within the Defence and Aerospace sector in the Essex area, involves overseeing the flow of materials within a production environment to ensure they align with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

Key Responsibilities:

• Organising and issuing materials to the manufacturing area
• Maintaining traceability of all materials and finished goods produced
• Contributing to the creation and updating of the Master Production Schedule
• Organising the return to vendors of faulty or incorrect materials
• Working with engineers to maintain build standard integrity
• Generating and managing works orders for new build and repair activities
• Ensuring material availability in line with the Master Production Schedule
• Creating shipping documentation and booking UK and export shipments via freight forwarders/couriers
• Organising the processing of customer repairs
• Monitoring shelf-life products and controlling Government-furnished assets
• Liaising with external suppliers and customers
• Managing inventory and resolving SAP system issues

Job Requirements:

• Experience in materials control and planning
• Computer literacy, especially with MS Excel and company IT systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of users, managers, and subject matter experts
• Accurate planning skills
• Currently SC cleared or ability to obtain SC clearance

Desirable Skills:

• Certification to use a forklift, reach truck, pallet stacker truck, or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)

If you are an experienced Material Controller in the Essex are looking for a contract role within the Defence and Aerospace sector in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more!