Job Reference: BBBH43529
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
The Role
Due to my client's ambitious growth plans, they are looking for a Materials Controller to join their team.
Working as part of the Purchasing/Supply Chain Department, you will be responsible for the purchasing and effective management of stock levels for a portion of their product portfolio.
Key Tasks
* Managing the performance of suppliers and ensuring thatgoods get delivered on time and in full.
* Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing suppliers.
* Work alongside other members of the Purchasing department regarding pricing maintenance, stock holding and deliveries.
* Working closely with the Service and Sales Departments regarding stock issues.
* Constantly question current practices, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing process changes with Managers.
* P/O housekeeping - ensuring all P/O are closed/completedand records kept up to date.
* Placing orders with suppliers, updating all data aspects of the supply chain, including order confirmations, expected delivery dates, delay reporting, chasing overdue information & goods.
* Monitoring stock forecastsvs actual usage, mitigating supply risks as a result.
* Understand supplier production constraints, lead times and seasonal demand increments.
* Monitor stock turnover and ensure that the right mix of products are held in stock.
* Manipulating item set up to all in line with current/future sales and warehouse stocking requirements.
* Constantly analysing and updating the MRP system.
Candidate Specification
* Broad knowledge of forecasting and inventory control.
* Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
* Knowledge of MRP systems.
* Strong analytical skills - ability to deal with large amounts of complex data.
* Goodorganisational skills.
* Open communicator - able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms.
* Team player.* Ability to drive and deliver new initiatives and process improvements.
Benefits
* Salary up to £30,000 per annum
* Staff discount available on business products.
* Wellness plan available to employees after 2 years' service
* Extra day annual leave from your 5th year
* 23 days annual leave plus standard bank holidays
* Long service bonuses
* Subsided gym membership
* Death-in-service
Industry: Purchasing and Procurement
Salary: £25000 - £30000 per annum
Salary Benefits:
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: -
Contact Name: Katie Wrighton
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