Materials Controller

TN United Kingdom; Pembridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Materials Controller to oversee the placement and scheduling of purchase orders for essential materials. In this dynamic role, you will ensure inventory levels are maintained while collaborating with suppliers and internal departments to facilitate smooth operations. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a contributory pension scheme. If you're ready to contribute to better buildings for a better world, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Profit Related Bonus

Contributory Pension Scheme

4 x Salary Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

Buy & Sell Annual Leave

Service Recognition Rewards

Supported Professional Development

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a focus on materials management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and maintain inventory levels for materials.
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure timely delivery of materials.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Experience in a Similar Role

Education

Good Level of Education

Tools

SAP

Job description

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As the Materials Controller you will be responsible for the placement and scheduling of purchase orders for a range of materials, including chemicals, facing, packaging and consumable items used in our manufacturing process at our 4 UK sites and to maintain the correct inventory levels of these materials.

Responsibilities of our Materials Controller

• Review MRP and react to changes in raw material requirements to ensure continuity of supply and correct levels of inventory are maintained.
• Identify raw material requirements, raise purchase orders in SAP and distribute to suppliers.
• Ensure that PO data and pricing is correct, referring to price lists issued by the business.
• Liaise with suppliers and hauliers on a daily basis, expedite purchase orders, ensuring required delivery times are met.
• Liaise with Freight forwarders with regards to the arrival and custom clearance of imported raw materials from overseas.
• Record and maintain shipping schedule to ensure full visibility of shipping status is available at all times. Schedule deliveries as required, keeping additional storage/demurrage costs to a minimum.
• Create and maintain inbound delivery monitor in SAP to provide Logistics with full visibility of incoming goods and enable accurate receipting in of materials.
• Liaise with internal departments, Planning, Finance, Production and Logistics and provide support and communication to aid the smooth running of the business.
• Support the business in the event of supplier service/quality issues.
• Review and resolve supplier invoices discrepancies.
• Attend both internal and external supplier meetings if required.

What we are looking for in our Materials Controller:

You will have:

• A good level of education
• Experience within a similar role
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines
• Good computer skills, especially within Microsoft Office
• Excellent organisational skills
• Professional telephone manner

Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:

• Experience in the use of SAP

What we can offer you:

• 25 days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Profit Related Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4 x salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
• Service Recognition Rewards
• Supported Professional Development

Why join Kingspan Insulation?
We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry, operating from our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire. With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer

Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Materials Controller.