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Materials Controller

Coventry Permanent £40,000 - £44,000 per year View Job Description
This role is one of two identical positions being created for a new site which will be the logistics hub for the UK & Ireland Field Service Operation and Spare Parts Sales of a global driveline provider in the commercial vehicle sector, specifically city buses. Located in the Midlands the positions will be based on site and the roles provide an opportunity for full ownership of the supply chain function.
  • Previous experience of purchasing goods and/or services.
  • Experience of an ERP system is essential.

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist for intelligent drive technology, systems as well as tailor-made services. With its innovative and smart products, they offer highest efficiency and reliability. Customers from highly diverse industries such as oil and gas, energy, mining and mechanical engineering, ship technology, rail and commercial vehicles rely on their advanced technologies.

Job Description

· Responsible for managing the flow of product, components and supplies into the local business and onward to end user.

· Monitor inventory levels and demand on the ERP system and place appropriate purchase orders as required with parent company

· Expediate and prioritise orders with parent company as appropriate using available tools to interrogate the ERP system for relevant information. Expediate further with freight companies if required on progress of shipments.

· For non product related procurement ensure the business has appropriate suppliers for all required goods and services, such as office supplies, consumables, PPE, tooling etc. Raise purchase orders accordingly and liaise with Finance Manager on budget control for the various categories

· Manage service exchange units on the return trip to parent company for remanufacturing.

· Ensure all customs and freight documentation is created to allow goods importation to be optimised.

Work closely with Finance Manager and sales colleagues on agreeing and implementing safety stock levels.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Materials Controller should have:* Previous experience of purchasing goods and/or services

* Experience of operating fork trucks, if licence is expired training can be provided to reinstate

* Flexibility is key to the success of this role, as part of a small on site team there will need to be good team working, this in turn gives good opportunities to develop further.

* Experience of an ERP system essential, training will be provided for the specific system in use, Dynamics 365 Business Central

* Must possess a strong customer service orientation and sense of urgency

* Good analysis and communication (written and oral) skills essential

* High level of PC literacy; especially in Excel.

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary circa £40,000 DOE
  • Additional benefits package to be confirmed.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • An opportunity to work for an industry leading global company.

We encourage all qualified candidates who are interested in joining our organisation and taking their career to the next level to apply.

Contact
Balkar Brier
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6745482
Phone number
+44 2078 312000

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Inventory Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Coventry
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Balkar Brier
Consultant phone
+44 2078 312000
Job reference
JN-052025-6745482