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GBR Recruitment Limited
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Rushden, Northamptonshire
Materials Controller
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Salary: £28,000 per annum + Other Benefits |
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Overview
GBR Recruitment are working in partnership with a well established manufacturing business recruiting for an experienced Materials Controller to ensure that all materials are ordered and effectively managed within the required timescales, in order to meet both internal and external requirements. The Materials Controller will work with all suppliers and have cross functionally with Warehouse, Procurement and Logistics departments to ensure timely delivery of incoming products. Daily duties include: Responsible for purchasing longer lead time products, working closely with the supply chain manager and strategic sourcing Analysis of all supply chain KPIs Ensuring sufficient inventory of materials and services to meet customer and business needs Coordinate deliveries of orders to ensure timely delivery of materials to site meeting specification. Weekly and monthly reporting Support and ensure stock accuracy and transactional precision within operations and business systems data. Assist with investigating raw material variances and actions to correct data. Monitoring and reporting of Slow and Obsolete Materials. Manage Sub-Contract activities effectively, placing orders and expediting orders through all sub-contract processes. Responsible for third party packaging planning when required Work closely with senior managers to forecast levels of demand for materials and services to meet customer and business needs, holding minimum inventory; adjusting as appropriate in reaction to changes in demand (lean methodology / cost & waste reduction measures) Work closely with the Sourcing function regarding negotiating supply agreements Monitoring Supplier performance and progress, measuring the quality of service provided and ensuring materials and services are delivered in full, on time and to specification Analyse existing processes and KPIs, Inc OTD (on time deliveries) supporting improvements and implementing CI actions Managing operation/delivery plans Act as focal point for the materials replenishment process on site, ensuring we balance inventory requirements with space constraints. Supporting the improvement of OTD and service levels to drive customer satisfaction and generate value Supporting systems development including MRP and PO suggestions reporting, safety stock levels, max/min/required stock levels, subcontracting. Undertake regular supplier development and vendor rating to drive service improvement and provide a measure for the quality of service provided. Knowledge and Experience Previous Material Control or Material Management experience, particularly within a manufacturing environment. Understanding of Inventory Control processes. Good knowledge and solid experience working in a materials control environment using MRP system transactions. PC literate