Material Planning Controller

SMS - Smart Manufacturing Solutions; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Smart Manufacturing Solutions seeks a proactive Material Planning Controller to manage material stock and procurement in Stockton-on-Tees. You will play a vital role in inventory management and supplier relations, ensuring effective material flow and problem-solving for urgent demands. This position offers a dynamic work environment with day shifts only and a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Bi-annual Attendance Bonus

Company Cycle Scheme

Company Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within an industrial environment preferred.
• Strong skills in inventory management and communication.
• Knowledge of CAD software would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain material stock levels.
• Coordinate and manage deliveries of material to site.
• Identify opportunities for business improvements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Inventory Management

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Smart Manufacturing Solutions are currently seeking a Material planning controller for one of our clients based in Stockton On Tees. Possessing a proactive attitude, you will work as part of a multi-skilled team. Working on dayshift only you will be responsible for controlling all material stock onsite and procurement of any shortfalls or requirements. Duties will include monitoring and maintaining stock, maintain relations with suppliers and customers, problem solving for urgent customer demands and working with the internal MRP system.

Responsibilities:

• Effective forecasting of material requirement for the business and procurement
• Ensure that Material stock levels within MRP system are maintained.
• Co-ordinate and manage deliveries of material to site ensuring receipt of such material is processed within MRP system.
• Monitor inventory level of material on site and with suppliers to ensure it is maintained according to business targets.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of material.
• Maintain contact with suppliers on a regular basis, via face to face, telephone and electronic communication and participate in supplier audits in conjunction with Quality representative.
• Problem solving for sudden changes to schedules or requirements.
• Calculation and maintenance of planned material inventory levels and buffer stock.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to share best practice and to manage internal supply chains
• Identify opportunities for business improvements within the organisation.
  
  

Requirements:

• Knowledge of CAD software would be beneficial but not essential
• Experience within an industrial environment would be beneficial but not essential
  
  

Working
Hours:

• Dayshift Only - Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00, Friday 07:00 to 13:30
  
  

Holidays

• 25 days per year plus bank holidays
  
  

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Bi-annual attendance bonus
• Company cycle scheme
• Company tech scheme