Material Controller - Trapeze Recruitment Services Limited : Job Details

Company Profile

Working for a global manufacturing business, they are poised for further growth and investment.

Summary

The Material Controller will be responsible for ensuring the effective planning of manufactured and/or purchased material to maximise the effective use of resources and minimise any disruption caused by constraints.

Role and Responsibilities

• Ensure component requirements are correct and communicated to suppliers in a timely, professional manner.
• Understand and implement any MRP generated 'messages' and amend supplier schedules accordingly.
• Manage open order books to ensure appropriate order coverage and optimal inventory levels.
• Update and maintain all relevant system requirements pertaining to the role.
• Ensure inventory levels of components under individual control are in alignment with departmental objectives.
• Ensure adequate information interchange and interaction with other Supply Chain and Production areas.
• Ensure all activities undertaken are in line with current policies and procedures.
• Ensure external logistics costs are optimised using normal transportation methods.
• Highlight future supply risks.
• Provide monthly forecast of expected deliveries.
• Proactively resolve invoice queries.
• Continually challenging the traditional planning methods and seeking new simple and effective procedures.
• Identify and remedy excess inventory.

Candidate requirements

• 2 years in a planning role. Aerospace industry experience a benefit but not essential.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Methodical.
• Adheres to deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Sound working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably Infor.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Restaurant facility
• Free onsite parking
• Early finish on a Friday

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