Material Controller

The role requires a proactive and logical mode of engagement to ensure the maximum yield from a complex supply chain. Integrated within a team of specialist’s buyers managing several supply segments, you will be responsible for ensuring all production part requirements are delivered on-time, with zero scope creep, at the lowest cost.

This is a tactical sourcing role which will be highly administratively focused. A successful Candidate is needed to be a strong team-player, a good problem-solver and self-motivated. You should be able to manage time effectively and have excellent communication skills.

• Produce purchase requisitions for all direct project and indirect requirements in accordance with the business plan ensuring all materials are delivered on time.
• Monitor material and inventory levels including checks on consignment stock.
• Progressing and expediting of all deliveries from vendors including visits for escalation.
• Expedite free-issue materials to vendors for on time delivery and delivery paperwork is received.
• Manage all Supplier delivery schedules.
• Ensure ERP system and planning tools are maintained with latest delivery information including purchase order acknowledgements.
• Produce weekly shortage reports to cover minimum 6 weeks advance production requirements issuing and communicating any potential material delays to relevant departments as required.
• Assist with sending out enquiries for appropriate materials, collate and analyse quotations with support from the relevant Buyer.
• Adjusting order coverage in place / issuing orders to maintain the adequate supply of goods and rescheduling orders according to the build and master schedule production plans.
• Monitoring and reporting of Vendor performance (both within BTL and to Supplier).
• Work closely with the Buyer’s to set up / improve call off and consignment purchase orders.
• Participate in progress / status review meetings, both internally and externally.
• Assist the Material Control Manager in developing and producing monthly KPIs.
• Management of project work order kitting explosions on Brush ERP system and work order roll ups.
•  Manage the procurement element of the NCR process including return and expedite replacement.
• Arrange packing and shipping of free-issue materials required at Vendors.
• Placing and expediting call off and kanban orders in accordance with business stream outputs.
• Deliver KPI’s relating to cost, cash, quality, service, and continuity of supply for the portfolio.
• Assist with management of weekly PSI checks and annual stocktake.

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Readily accepts responsibility and ownership.
• An attitude drive and determination to make a difference.
• Full driving license.