Materials Controller - London - £40-45,000 + Bonus + Ex. Benefits - Permanent

Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of the Materials Controller is to ensure seamless manufacturing operations by monitoring and acting on MRP system messages, managing inventory levels, and maintaining robust supplier relationships. This role focuses on preventing material shortages, minimising delays and waste to optimise production efficiency.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and excellent package, including etc. with development opportunities.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of products supporting critical global infrastructure
• Chance to work for a company manufacturing cutting-edge technologies with a global impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the SAP MRP system to verify, analyse, and act on system messages.
• Track daily shortages and ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Reduce stock holding while managing and monitoring inventory levels.
• Maintain and improve supplier relationships through constant communication.
• Forecasting and Planning:
• Create and monitor advanced procurement Bills of Materials.
• Calculate, verify, and confirm forecasts using the LTP.
• Manage master data updates and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Report potential supply risks and shortages to senior management.
• Respond to product quality issues promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety policies protocols.

Qualifications:

• Degree qualification preferred but not essential.
• Mastery of materials control skills with full autonomy, except in very complex situations - minimum 3 years' experience
• Ability to evaluate and act on MRP messages daily.
• Experience with SAP and advanced Excel skills desirable.
• Strong IT skills and good written and oral communication abilities.

How to apply:
To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV or contact Rob Hutchings at (phone number removed).