Materials Controller - MRP & Inventory Planner | Hybrid

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd; Whitstable; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

On-site 3 days/week

Job summary

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Material Controller for a global manufacturing business on a 6-month contract. You will plan material from suppliers and manufacture to maximise resource use and minimise disruption, with a hybrid pattern (on site 3 days per week).

Key duties include communicating component requirements, interpreting MRP messages, managing open orders and inventory, optimising logistics costs, and forecasting deliveries.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar material controller role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• ERP/MRP systems experience, preferably Infor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure component requirements are correct and communicated to suppliers in a timely, professional manner.
• Understand and implement any MRP generated 'messages' and amend supplier schedules accordingly.
• Manage open order books to ensure appropriate order coverage and optimal inventory levels.
• Ensure inventory levels of components under individual control are in alignment with departmental objectives.
• Ensure external logistics costs are optimised using normal transportation methods.
• Highlight future supply risks.
• Provide monthly forecast of expected deliveries.
• Proactively resolve invoice queries.
• Identify and remedy excess inventory.

Skills

Material planning

MRP/ERP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPS qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Infor ERP

Job description

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Material Controller for a global manufacturing business on a 6-month contract. You will plan material from suppliers and manufacture to maximise resource use and minimise disruption, with a hybrid pattern (on site 3 days per week).

Key duties include communicating component requirements, interpreting MRP messages, managing open orders and inventory, optimising logistics costs, and forecasting deliveries.