Materials Controller (12 Month FTC)

Baltic Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Cash plan

25 days holiday plus bank

Job summary

Baltic Recruitment is partnering with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit a Materials Controller for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

This role focuses on ensuring the smooth flow of materials, supporting production efficiency, and driving improvements in inventory and supplier performance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience using MRP and SAP in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of material flow and production planning.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Run MRP materials (SAP).
• Ensure continuity of supply to production.
• Coordinate Start of Production and End of Production.
• Monitor and adjust material requirements to match demand.
• Transmit production schedules to suppliers weekly (EDI).
• Expedite material deliveries and liaise with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier files and inventory records.
• Support inventory checks and reduction activities.
• Help control freight expenditure and ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

Material planning

Supply chain coordination

ERP systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

Materials Controller (12 Month FTC)

Industry

Automotive & Manufacturing

Reference

ABMCP_1791381808

Salary

£37000 - £40000 per annum + Pension, Life Assurance, Additional

Benefits

Pension, Life Assurance, Additional

Job Type

Permanent

Job Location

County Durham , Peterlee

Description

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit a Material Controller for an exciting 12-month fixed-term opportunity.

This is a fantastic chance to join an innovative and fast-paced manufacturing environment, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth flow of materials, supporting production efficiency, and contributing to the success of a globally recognised organisation.

Key Duties:

• Run MRP materials (SAP).
• Ensure continuity of supply to production.
• Co-ordinate SOP (Start of Production) and EOP (End of Production).
• Monitor/adjust material requirements in accordance with customer demand.
• Ensure transmission of schedules to supplier weekly (EDI).
• Expedite material deliveries.
• Liaise with suppliers/transport companies.
• Liaise with internal customers.
• Maintain supplier files.
• Support annual and interim inventory checks.
• Support inventory reduction activities.
• To control freight expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations. Exercise high standards of H&S at all times, including environmental safety awareness.

The Package:

• £37,000 – £40,000 per annum.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Cash plan.
• 25 days Holiday plus bank.