Supply Chain Analyst: Optimize Materials & Production

Kingscroft Professional Resources; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingscroft Professional Resources is recruiting a Supply Chain Analyst or Materials Controller for a specialist manufacturing business. You will work in a production planning and materials team to manage materials entering production and meet production demand.

You will bring experience in materials, production or logistics supply teams, with expert knowledge of MRP systems. You will be data driven, comfortable placing orders and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing supply chain with materials into production to meet production demand.
• Expert knowledge of MRP systems.
• Data oriented, comfortable placing orders and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• MRP interrogation to align materials demand with production plans.
• Release of purchase orders and supplier schedules in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate supplier planning (MOQ, lead times).
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure deliveries align with MRP and demand profiles.
• Expedite or de-expedite supplier deliveries based on fluctuating demand.
• Communicate order confirmations and delivery dates promptly.
• Assist with stock level monitoring and highlighting excesses or shortages.
• Prepare routine materials supply chain reports, KPIs and inventory metrics.
• Maintain import documentation (C88) for HMRC compliance.
• Support Materials Manager and procurement on day-to-day tasks.
• Assist with annual company inventory stock-takes or audits.

Job description

Kingscroft Professional Resources is recruiting a Supply Chain Analyst or Materials Controller for a specialist manufacturing business. You will work in a production planning and materials team to manage materials entering production and meet production demand.

You will bring experience in materials, production or logistics supply teams, with expert knowledge of MRP systems. You will be data driven, comfortable placing orders and coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.