Materials Controller (12 Month FTC)

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd; Peterlee; 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 are partnering with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit a Material Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role focuses on ensuring smooth material flow, supporting production efficiency and liaising with suppliers to maintain supply continuity.

The position involves MRP in SAP, scheduling, and inventory control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive package available in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience running MRP in SAP and ensuring supply continuity.
• Ability to coordinate start/end production and weekly schedules.
• Familiarity with EDI and supplier liaison.

Responsibilities

• Run MRP materials (SAP) to ensure continuity of supply to production.
• Coordinate SOP (Start of Production) and EOP (End of Production).
• Monitor and adjust material requirements according to customer demand.
• Transmit schedules to suppliers weekly via EDI.
• Expedite material deliveries to maintain production flow.
• Liaise with suppliers/transport companies and with internal customers.
• Maintain supplier files and assist inventory checks.
• Support annual and interim inventory checks and inventory reduction activities.
• Control freight expenditure and ensure compliance with HSE regulations.

Skills

MRP planning

Supply continuity

Supplier liaison

Inventory control

Transportation coordination

Tools

SAP

Job 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