Materials Controller

Mercury Engineering; Milano; In loco; EUR 36.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercury Engineering in Milano is seeking an experienced Materials Controller to lead the safe receipt, storage and dispatch of project materials and maintain accurate inventory records to support construction activities.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Logistics and Construction teams to ensure material availability, timely issue to site, and compliance with quality and safety standards. Minimum 3 years in warehouse operations required.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years' experience in warehouse operations within construction, engineering or industrial sectors.
• Experience supervising warehouse activities or teams.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and goods receipt processes.
• Experience using inventory management or ERP systems.

Mansioni

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the project warehouse, ensuring safe receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of materials.
• Ensure warehouse operations support the project programme by maintaining material availability and timely issue of materials to site.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all stock movements are traceable.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries with project teams, suppliers and logistics providers.
• Ensure goods receipts and supporting documentation are processed accurately and in accordance with procedures.
• Carry out routine stock checks and investigate inventory discrepancies.

Conoscenze

Warehouse operations

Inventory management

Team supervision

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication

Formazione

Supply Chain / Logistics qualification

Strumenti

ERP software

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Scope of the Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe receipt, storage and dispatch of project materials while maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring materials are available to support construction activities. Working closely with Procurement, Materials Management, Logistics and Construction teams, the Materials Controller will play a key role in ensuring efficient material flow, strong inventory control and the successful delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the project warehouse, ensuring the safe receipt, storage, handling and dispatch of materials.
• Ensure warehouse operations support the project programme by maintaining material availability and the timely issue of materials to site.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure all stock movements are properly controlled and traceable.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries with project teams, suppliers and logistics providers.
• Ensure goods receipts and supporting documentation are processed accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
• Carry out routine stock checks and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure all materials are correctly identified, labelled and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and project quality requirements.
• Maintain an organised, clean and safe warehouse environment.
• Lead, supervise and support warehouse operatives, allocating daily workloads and ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Liaise with Procurement, Materials Management, Logistics and Construction teams to ensure material availability aligns with project requirements.
• Monitor material movements and maintain accurate warehouse records.
• Support project audits, inventory reviews and material inspections as required.
• Ensure compliance with all company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on warehouse activities, inventory levels and material movements.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in warehouse operations within the construction, engineering or industrial sectors, including experience supervising warehouse activities or teams.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management and material control principles.
• Experience managing project materials within a fast-paced construction environment.
• Good understanding of goods receipt, stock control and inventory accuracy.Experience leading and supervising warehouse teams.
• Good IT skills with experience using inventory management or ERP systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing demands.
• Forklift licence or relevant material handling experience is desirable.
• Qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse Management or a related discipline is advantageous.

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.