Materials Controller
  • England,East of England,Hertfordshire
  • full-time
  • £40,000 - £42,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Production & Materials Controller *Location: WD postcode area
*Type: Full-time, Permanent
*Salary: £40k - £42k per annum + additional benefits
Join our dynamic team at a rapidly growing technology company focused on optimising workspace efficiency. We are currently seeking a Production & Materials Controller to enhance our Production and Logistics operations, ensuring effective inventory management and production planning to support global operations.
Day-to-Day of the Role: *Utilise the company’s materials requirement planning (MRP) system to develop a realistic Production Plan, identifying material requirements to meet actual orders and forecast builds.
*Coordinate purchasing activities to supply parts at planned times, considering estimated order quantities and lead times, while optimising costs.
*Monitor and control manufacturing activities at electronic subcontractors to meet production orders and target stock levels.
*Release internal works orders for kitting of parts, production of tested assemblies, and firmware configuration to meet customer commitments.
*Set safety stock levels, apply FIFO practices, maintain accurate inventory balances, and conduct periodic stock counts.
*Provide weekly KPI sheets for operations and maintain elements of the safety, quality, delivery, and costs (SQDC) weekly improvement tasks.
*Support the production team to ensure smooth product flow to fulfil customer orders and maintain a realistic “Sales and Operations" (S&OP) plan to meet business needs, identifying and addressing capacity and product availability challenges.
Required Skills & Qualifications: *4-5 years’ experience in production, demand planning, stock control, or logistics functions within an electronics environment.
*Experienced in the use of MRP production control systems and procurement of electronic components.
*Strong understanding of KPIs and continuous improvement tools.
*Proficient in IT, particularly Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and train others in new systems.
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to personal development.
Benefits: *Competitive salary with bonus potential.
*Comprehensive benefits package.
*Opportunities for professional growth in a technology-driven environment.
Apply now if interested!
Job number 1750430
metapel
Company Details:
REED Procurement
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Other
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