Material Controller

Ashby Finance Ltd; Daventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance Ltd is seeking an experienced Material Controller to join the Supply Chain & Logistics team. The role focuses on ensuring materials and components are available exactly when needed to keep production running smoothly and to support high-quality output.

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to manage availability, resolve shortages and minimise disruption to production plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent planning, organisational and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to managing shortages and risks.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control the supply of materials to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage material shortages.
• Work closely with production teams to identify and resolve supply issues before they impact build schedules.
• Use MRP systems to interpret demand and generate material requirements.
• Manage supplier communications, expediting deliveries and supporting supplier performance.
• Provide regular updates on material status, shortages and recovery plans.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and implement actions to minimise production disruption.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across material planning and supply processes.

Skills

Planning

Organisation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Material Controller

Location: Nr Daventry

Pay: To be discussed on application

Temp to Permanent

Are you an experienced Material Controller, Materials Planner or Supply Chain professional looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on production performance?

My client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Material Controller to join their Supply Chain & Logistics team. This is an opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring materials and components are available exactly when needed, helping to keep production running smoothly and supporting the delivery of high-quality products.

Working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you will be at the centre of production planning activities, collaborating with suppliers, production teams and internal stakeholders to manage material availability, resolve shortages and minimise supply chain disruption.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Planning and controlling the supply of materials and components to support production schedules.
• Monitoring inventory levels and proactively managing material shortages.
• Working closely with production teams to identify and resolve supply issues before they impact build schedules.
• Using MRP systems to interpret demand and generate material requirements.
• Managing supplier communications, expediting deliveries and supporting supplier performance.
• Providing regular updates on material status, shortages and recovery plans.
• Identifying potential supply chain risks and implementing actions to minimise production disruption.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across material planning and supply processes.
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Material Controller or within Materials Planning, Supply Chain or Production Planning.
• Strong understanding of MRP systems and material requirements planning.
• Experience supporting production within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent planning, organisational and analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to managing shortages and risks.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Automotive or complex manufacturing experience would be advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where the supply chain function is critical to operational success. You'll have the opportunity to work cross-functionally, influence supplier performance, improve planning processes and play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved.

If you enjoy solving problems, working closely with production teams and taking ownership of material availability within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this could be the ideal next step in your career.