Materials & Stock Controller (Day Shift)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Potential annual bonus

Pension scheme with up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Ashford is seeking a Materials Operative to support material planning and stock control within the Technical Support & Spares Supply Agreement. You will work with the Materials and Stores teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for train maintenance.

The role requires experience in planning or procurement in manufacturing, strong IT skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and private medical

Qualifications

• Depot Induction (training provided).
• Experience in planning/procurement role within a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with a computerised inventory control system.
• Competent IT skills in Microsoft Office.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound/outbound goods and material issuing transactions.
• Collaborate with the Train Maintainer stores team to provide materials.
• Maintain material returns and stock, including quarantined items.
• Assist with purchasing of materials, spares, equipment and services.
• Prepare material for dispatch and arrange courier collection.
• Monitor material demand and trends; report variances.
• Coordinate with Master Scheduler on demand and forecast.
• Store materials safely using forklift or crane; maintain housekeeping.
• Use MRP data as the planning system.
• Support stock checks and report variances to Materials Manager.
• Contribute to development of materials management processes.
• Support stores process improvements and compliance.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives to managers.
• Perform duties safely and responsibly.
• Assist with stock/demand replenishment; communicate risks.
• Learn new skills per Hitachi's demands.
• Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

Skills

Planning experience

Procurement experience

Microsoft Office

Health & safety awareness

Education

English GCSE or equivalent

Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

Tools

SAP experience

MRP experience

Counterbalance FLT licence

Job description

Hitachi Rail in Ashford is seeking a Materials Operative to support material planning and stock control within the Technical Support & Spares Supply Agreement. You will work with the Materials and Stores teams to ensure timely delivery of materials for train maintenance.

The role requires experience in planning or procurement in manufacturing, strong IT skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension, and private medical