Material Controller

Purpose of the Role

The Material Controller is responsible for planning and forecasting material requirements across designated projects in line with the production plan and wider business needs.

The role ensures that approved, quality materials and components are available when required, with a strong focus on achieving On Time in Full performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders in accordance with the production plan and company requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with designated suppliers.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure all orders are delivered on time and in full.
• Monitor material availability and maintain optimum stock levels in line with production requirements and agreed ordering schedules.
• Provide regular updates on material status, highlighting any internal or external supply issues.
• Take appropriate action to resolve material shortages, delays or supply concerns.
• Expedite overdue and urgent orders to support production requirements.
• Issue weekly or monthly material forecasts to suppliers, where applicable.
• Reorder materials required due to known damage, quality concerns, replacements, losses or shortages.
• Ensure material issues are resolved promptly, records are kept up to date and concerns are escalated when appropriate.
• Review and cross-reference Bills of Materials to ensure all required products are understood and ordered correctly.
• Represent the Materials function at relevant project and production meetings.
• Update project and material schedules, confirming material readiness within the required timeframe and in accordance with the company’s System of Work.
• Resolve invoice, delivery and goods-receipting queries in a timely manner.
• Participate in periodic reviews of departmental policies and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure they remain appropriate for business needs.

Pay: £25,420.00-£26,250.00 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person