Materials Controller: Production Materials & Shortage Guardian

Oxford Instruments; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + half-day Friday

Share incentive plan

Flexible benefits

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Bristol is seeking an experienced Materials Controller to join the Planning team on a permanent basis. You will ensure materials are available to support production plans, manage movements, replenishment and inventory transactions, and work with Purchasing, Stores and Production to resolve risks before they impact manufacturing.

The role covers material availability management, work order support, shortage management, production support and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or material-control environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to review demand and supply, manage inventory transactions and support production priorities.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritise work effectively.

Responsibilities

• Material Availability Management: ensure material is available to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements; monitor shortages and coordinate with Purchasing to expedite orders.
• Work Order Support: create, release and maintain work orders in the ERP system; review Deviation Permits and concessions; monitor material availability against work orders.
• Shortage Management: review shortages and exception reports daily; prioritise critical shortages; escalate risks impacting customer deliveries.
• Production Support: attend daily production and planning meetings; provide updates on material risks and support schedule adherence.
• Reporting & Administration: maintain shortage trackers and material status reports; monitor material control metrics and support process improvements.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Inventory management

Production planning support

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Tools

ERP software

MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in Bristol is seeking an experienced Materials Controller to join the Planning team on a permanent basis. You will ensure materials are available to support production plans, manage movements, replenishment and inventory transactions, and work with Purchasing, Stores and Production to resolve risks before they impact manufacturing.

The role covers material availability management, work order support, shortage management, production support and reporting.