Materials Controller

Oxford Instruments Plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Structured career development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Bristol is seeking an experienced Materials Controller to join the Planning team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on ensuring materials are available to support the production plan, manage stock movements, and resolve shortages in collaboration with Planning, Procurement, Stores and Production.

You will monitor material availability, support work orders in the ERP system, and drive continuous improvements in material control processes while liaising

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or material-control experience.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to review demand and supply.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor material shortages and take actions to prevent disruption to manufacturing.
• Work with Purchasing to expedite purchase orders and coordinate with Procurement, Stores and Production.
• Create, release and maintain work orders within the ERP system; review deviations and concessions.
• Review shortages and exception reports daily; escalate risks affecting deliveries.
• Attend production/planning meetings and provide updates on material risks and shortages.
• Maintain shortage trackers and material status reports; monitor key metrics and support process improvements.

Skills

Material control experience

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP software

MRP systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Materials Controller for a permanent role to join our Planning team in Severn Beach, Bristol. As a Material Controller, you will ensure that materials are available when and where they are needed to support the production plan. The role controls material movement, replenishment and inventory transactions in the production areas of the site, identifies shortages and stock discrepancies and works with Planning, Procurement, Warehouse and Production teams to resolve risks before they affect manufacturing. Core Responsibilities: Material Availability Management

• Ensure material is available to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor material shortages and take actions to prevent disruption to manufacturing.
• Work with Purchasing to ensure that purchase orders are expedited accordingly.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Stores and Production to resolve supply issues.

Work Order Support

• Create, release and maintain work orders within the ERP system.
• Ensure that Deviation Permits (DPs) and concessions are reviewed and actioned accordingly.
• Monitor material availability against work orders.
• Support production teams by ensuring work orders are correctly structured and issued.
• Resolve material-related issues affecting work order progress.

Shortage Management

• Review material shortages and exception reports daily.
• Prioritise critical shortages based on production and customer requirements.
• Escalate risks that may impact customer deliveries.
• Track agreed recovery actions through to completion.

Production Support

• Attend daily production and planning meetings.
• Provide updates on material risks and shortages.
• Support production schedule adherence through proactive material management.
• Liaise with manufacturing teams to resolve day-to-day issues.

Reporting & Administration

• Maintain shortage trackers and material status reports.
• Produce regular updates on material availability risks.
• Monitor key material control metrics.
• Support continuous improvement of material control processes.

Practical experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, logistics or material-control environment, with responsibility for material availability, stock movement or production support.

At Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for the engineering of micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics, to electric cars and quantum computers., Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.

• Experience using ERP and MRP systems to review demand and supply, identify shortages, manage inventory transactions and support production priorities.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively.

Competitive salary

• 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays
• Private healthcare
• Share incentive plan
• Pension scheme
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
• Structured career development opportunities
• A collaborative environment with excellent work-life balance