Material Controller & Production Planner

Apex Resource Management; Daventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management is looking for an experienced Material Controller to join the Supply Chain & Logistics team in Daventry. You will plan and control materials to support production, monitor shortages, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

In a fast-paced manufacturing environment you will interpret demand via MRP, provide updates on material status, and help minimise disruption while driving continuous improvements across planning processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Material Controller or in 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.
• Proactive problem solving in shortages and risks.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and stakeholders relationships.
• Automotive or complex manufacturing experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control the supply of materials and components to support production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively manage material shortages.
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve supply issues before they impact build schedules.
• Use MRP to interpret demand and generate material requirements.
• Manage supplier communications, expediting deliveries and supplier performance.
• Provide regular updates on material status, shortages and recovery plans.
• Identify supply chain risks and implement actions to minimise disruption.
• Drive continuous improvement across material planning and supply processes.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure continuity of supply.

Skills

MRP systems

Materials planning

Supply chain

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

MRP software

Job description

Apex Resource Management is looking for an experienced Material Controller to join the Supply Chain & Logistics team in Daventry. You will plan and control materials to support production, monitor shortages, and collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

In a fast-paced manufacturing environment you will interpret demand via MRP, provide updates on material status, and help minimise disruption while driving continuous improvements across planning processes.