Materials Controller

Michael Page (UK); Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in intelligent drive technology seeks a Materials Controller to manage product flow and procurement activities. This role involves inventory monitoring, purchase order placements, and collaboration with the Finance Manager, ensuring a smooth supply chain management process. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent customer service orientation, and must be proficient in ERP systems, especially Dynamics 365. Opportunities for training and development are offered within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Additional benefits package

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to work for an industry-leading global company

Qualifications

• Previous experience of purchasing goods and services.
• Experience of ERP systems, preferably Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Flexibility and good team working skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of products and services into the business.
• Monitor inventory levels and place purchase orders.
• Ensure all customs and freight documentation is correctly processed.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Analysis skills

PC literacy (especially in Excel)

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

• Previous experience of purchasing goods and/or services.
• Experience of an ERP system is essential.

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist for intelligent drive technology, systems as well as tailor-made services. With its innovative and smart products, they offer highest efficiency and reliability. Customers from highly diverse industries such as oil and gas, energy, mining and mechanical engineering, ship technology, rail and commercial vehicles rely on their advanced technologies.

Job Description

· Responsible for managing the flow of product, components and supplies into the local business and onward to end user.

· Monitor inventory levels and demand on the ERP system and place appropriate purchase orders as required with parent company

· Expediate and prioritise orders with parent company as appropriate using available tools to interrogate the ERP system for relevant information. Expediate further with freight companies if required on progress of shipments.

· For non product related procurement ensure the business has appropriate suppliers for all required goods and services, such as office supplies, consumables, PPE, tooling etc. Raise purchase orders accordingly and liaise with Finance Manager on budget control for the various categories

· Manage service exchange units on the return trip to parent company for remanufacturing.

· Ensure all customs and freight documentation is created to allow goods importation to be optimised.

Work closely with Finance Manager and sales colleagues on agreeing and implementing safety stock levels.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Materials Controller should have:



* Previous experience of purchasing goods and/or services

* Experience of operating fork trucks, if licence is expired training can be provided to reinstate

* Flexibility is key to the success of this role, as part of a small on site team there will need to be good team working, this in turn gives good opportunities to develop further.

* Experience of an ERP system essential, training will be provided for the specific system in use, Dynamics 365 Business Central

* Must possess a strong customer service orientation and sense of urgency

* Good analysis and communication (written and oral) skills essential

* High level of PC literacy; especially in Excel.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary circa £40,000 DOE
• Additional benefits package to be confirmed.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• An opportunity to work for an industry leading global company.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are interested in joining our organisation and taking their career to the next level to apply.