Logistics Controller

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Dorking; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Related Bonus Scheme

Annual leave 25 days + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme with employer matching

Life Assurance

Discount Shopping Portal

Free on-site parking

Ride to Work Scheme

EAP

Training and development opportunities

Mental Health First Aiders

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Logistics Controller for our Dorking manufacturing client. The role focuses on logistics, production control and inventory management to support smooth operations.

You will collaborate across Sales, Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing to keep schedules and data accurate. The successful candidate will have ERP/MRP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, production control or materials planning.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of BOMs and stock control.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent cross-department communication.
• Proactive problem-solving and able to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics and production control activities across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate engineering changes and update ERP/MRP data.
• Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Coordinate prototype activity and ensure projects meet standards.
• Maintain accurate master data, production orders and inventory records.
• Support production planning to meet the production schedule.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control to maintain stock accuracy.
• Manage production orders, backflushing and component picking.
• Ensure production orders are closed correctly and finished units processed.
• Liaise with internal departments on material availability and lead times.
• Support capacity planning and continuous improvement meetings.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Work with Production Supervision to meet daily targets.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

SAP

BAAN

BPCS

JD Edwards

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Controller

Location: Dorking

Salary: 35,000 - 38,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Days

Are you an experienced Logistics Controller, Production Controller or Materials Planner looking for your next opportunity within a busy manufacturing environment? We are currently recruiting for a Logistics Controller to join an established manufacturing business based in Dorking. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in logistics, production planning and inventory control to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of manufacturing operations.

The Role of Logistics Controller:

As a Logistics Controller, you will work closely with departments including Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory and Manufacturing to ensure materials, production orders and inventory are effectively managed. You will be responsible for supporting production schedules, managing engineering changes, maintaining accurate system data and ensuring stock and production processes run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities for the Logistics Controller:

• Managing logistics and production control activities across the manufacturing operation.
• Coordinating engineering changes and updating information within the ERP system.
• Managing and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Coordinating prototype activity and ensuring projects are completed to a high standard.
• Maintaining accurate master data, production orders and inventory records.
• Supporting production planning and ensuring output meets the company production schedule.
• Working closely with Inventory Control to maintain high levels of stock accuracy.
• Managing production orders, backflushing and component picking processes.
• Ensuring production orders are closed accurately and finished units are processed correctly.
• Liaising with internal departments regarding material availability and lead times.
• Supporting capacity planning, production scheduling and continuous improvement meetings.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Working closely with Production Supervision to achieve daily targets.

The Ideal Candidate for the Logistics Controller:

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within a manufacturing, production, logistics or inventory environment. You will have:

• Previous experience within Logistics, Production Control, Materials Planning or Inventory Control.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• A good understanding of production orders, stock control and inventory processes.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following would be advantageous:

• SAP, BAAN, BPCS, JD Edwards or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).
• Production planning and scheduling.
• Kanban systems.
• Continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Manufacturing or engineering environments.

Salary & Benefits:

The successful Logistics Controller will receive:

• 35,000 - 38,000 per annum, depending on the skills and experience brought to the role.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Profit Related Bonus Scheme, based on 5% of basic salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Personal Pension Scheme, with excellent employer contributions:
  • 3.5% employee contribution = 5.5% employer contribution.
  • 5% employee contribution = 7.5% employer contribution.
  • Enrolment after three months.
• Life Assurance from day one, worth 5x basic salary.
• Discount Shopping Portal.
• Free on-site parking.
• Ride to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders.

Reference: INDMM