Materials Controller
Posted 14/06/2024 by Kingspan Insulation Ltd
As the Materials Controller you will be responsible for the placement and scheduling of purchase orders for a range of materials, including chemicals, facing, packaging and consumable items used in our manufacturing process at our 4 UK sites and to maintain the correct inventory levels of these materials.
Responsibilities of our Materials Controller
- Review MRP and react to changes in raw material requirements to ensure continuity of supply and correct levels of inventory are maintained.
- Identify raw material requirements, raise purchase orders in SAP and distribute to suppliers.
- Ensure that PO data and pricing is correct, referring to price lists issued by the business.
- Liaise with suppliers and hauliers on a daily basis, expedite purchase orders, ensuring required delivery times are met.
- Liaise with Freight forwarders with regards to the arrival and custom clearance of imported raw materials from overseas.
- Record and maintain shipping schedule to ensure full visibility of shipping status is available at all times. Schedule deliveries as required, keeping additional storage/demurrage costs to a minimum.
- Create and maintain inbound delivery monitor in SAP to provide Logistics with full visibility of incoming goods and enable accurate receipting in of materials.
- Liaise with internal departments, Planning, Finance, Production and Logistics and provide support and communication to aid the smooth running of the business.
- Support the business in the event of supplier service/quality issues.
- Review and resolve supplier invoices discrepancies.
- Attend both internal and external supplier meetings if required.
What we are looking for in our Materials Controller:
You will have:
- A good level of education
- Experience within a similar role
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work towards tight deadlines
- Good computer skills, especially within Microsoft Office
- Strong workload prioritisation skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Professional telephone manner
Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:
- Experience in the use of SAP
What we can offer you:
- 25 days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
- Profit Related Bonus
- Contributory pension scheme
- 4 x salary Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
- Buy & Sell Annual Leave
- Service Recognition Rewards
- Supported Professional Development
Why join Kingspan Insulation?
We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry, operating from our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire. With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer
Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Materials Controller.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- ZP1074686PemMC
- Job ID:
- 221829931
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