Materials Controller & Inventory Lead for MMC Manufacturing

Thorn Baker Construction; Baginton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Training and career development

Job summary

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking a Materials Controller to ensure seamless flow of materials across our Coventry-based manufacturing operations. The role leads a small team and liaises with procurement to avoid stock-outs, maintaining accurate stock locations and timely material supply for production lines.

Applicants should have experience in manufacturing logistics, strong Excel/Office skills, and a solid understanding of inventory planning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Materials Controller or similar role in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong inventory management and material planning knowledge.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Strong cross-department communication.
• Experience in construction products advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all goods in
• Prepare and maintain locations for incoming materials
• Coordinate with Procurement
• Coordinate the delivery of material to all production lines
• Verify contents against orders and inspect for quality
• Maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility
• Cover for the Logistics coordinator
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory costs while maintaining production continuity.
• Produce inventory and materials reports for management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thorn Baker Construction is seeking a Materials Controller to ensure seamless flow of materials across our Coventry-based manufacturing operations. The role leads a small team and liaises with procurement to avoid stock-outs, maintaining accurate stock locations and timely material supply for production lines.

Applicants should have experience in manufacturing logistics, strong Excel/Office skills, and a solid understanding of inventory planning.