Logistics Controller

Orion Electrotech; Newsham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-related bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Training and development opportunities

Employee wellbeing support

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Dorking, Surrey, is seeking a Logistics Controller to coordinate production, inventory, and material flow across the business, driving operational efficiency and on-time delivery.

In this on-site role, you will manage production schedules, maintain ERP accuracy, and report KPIs while collaborating with Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory and Manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, production planning, inventory control or supply chain.
• Solid ERP/MRP knowledge and ability to maintain master data accuracy.
• Strong organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production schedules and production orders to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain ERP/MRP system accuracy and production master data.
• Manage inventory accuracy and stock performance.
• Support materials planning and supplier liaison activities.
• Produce logistics and production documentation and KPIs.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

BOMs & production orders

Inventory control & MRP planning

Organisational & communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

JD Edwards

BAAN

Job description

Logistics Controller

Dorking, Surrey
£35,000 - £38,000

Are you an experienced Logistics, Supply Chain, Production Planning, or Inventory professional looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a proactive and organised Logistics Controller to coordinate production, inventory, engineering changes, and material flow across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer where you will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery.

Benefits

• Profit-related bonus
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee wellbeing support
• Free onsite parking

The Role

As Logistics Controller, you will be responsible for managing the flow of materials and production information between Engineering, Purchasing, Inventory, Sales, and Manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and prototype activities
• Maintaining ERP system accuracy and production master data
• Coordinating production schedules and production orders
• Monitoring inventory accuracy and stock performance
• Supporting materials planning and supplier liaison activities
• Producing logistics and production documentation
• Generating and reporting on key operational KPIs
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across logistics processes
• Working closely with Production, Engineering, Purchasing, and Inventory teams to ensure smooth operations

About You

You will have:

• Experience within logistics, production planning, inventory control, or supply chain environments
• Strong ERP/MRP system knowledge (SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, BAAN, or similar)
• A solid understanding of BOMs, production orders, inventory control, and MRP principles
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach and continuous improvement mindset

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