Material Controller & MRP Planner

Prince Personnel; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing organization in Telford seeks a Material Controller for a fixed-term contract of 6 months. The role encompasses scheduling components to support manufacturing, managing inventory levels, and placing purchase orders. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience such as a Materials Planner or Purchasing Administrator. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems are essential. This position offers the chance to develop your career within a thriving business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role such as Materials Controller / MRP Planner / Purchasing Assistant.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent problem‑solving ability.
• Experience of working with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• The effective scheduling of components and materials to support manufacturing.
• Placing and expediting purchase orders with suppliers.
• Optimising inventory levels and ensuring stock holding value makes commercial sense.
• Monitoring supplier performance against SLAs.

Skills

Materials Controller experience

Purchase order processes understanding

Strong analytical skills

MRP/ERP systems experience

MS Excel knowledge

Job description

A market-leading manufacturing organization in Telford seeks a Material Controller for a fixed-term contract of 6 months. The role encompasses scheduling components to support manufacturing, managing inventory levels, and placing purchase orders. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience such as a Materials Planner or Purchasing Administrator. Strong analytical skills and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems are essential. This position offers the chance to develop your career within a thriving business.