Materials Controller: Inventory & Supplier Champion

Reevr Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training & development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking a proactive Material Controller for a permanent, full-time role based in Woking. You will ensure materials are available to support production, manage supplier deliveries, and maintain accurate stock levels using ERP/MRP systems.

Ideal candidates will have experience in material planning, inventory control, or supply chain coordination within manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Material Controller, Materials Planner, Supply Chain, Inventory Control, or similar manufacturing role.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with suppliers and internal teams.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve material shortages quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when managing data and stock movements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier deliveries and monitor lead times to ensure materials arrive on schedule.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and regularly communicate to resolve shortages and improve performance.
• Expedite urgent materials to support production and customer requirements.
• Work closely with internal departments to maintain material availability.
• Maintain accurate material information within the ERP/MRP system.
• Investigate and resolve delivery discrepancies, stock issues and ERP transaction queries.
• Monitor inventory levels, safety stock and material movements between company sites.
• Support month-end processes, including Goods Received Not Invoiced reconciliation.
• Track supplier performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with audits, reporting and provide support across the wider Supply Chain team when required.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Reevr Talent Ltd is seeking a proactive Material Controller for a permanent, full-time role based in Woking. You will ensure materials are available to support production, manage supplier deliveries, and maintain accurate stock levels using ERP/MRP systems.

Ideal candidates will have experience in material planning, inventory control, or supply chain coordination within manufacturing, with strong attention to detail and Excel proficiency.