Job Description

Material Controller - Singer GB

Reports to:

Materials Planning Manager

Member of: Material Management Hours:

Your normal hours of work are from 07:30 to 16.15 from Monday to Thursday and 7.00 to 15.30 on Friday with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day, but you will be expected to work such additional hours as the demands of the business require and for the proper performance of your duties.

Material Control Responsibilities -

Schedule and control the supply of materials and components to meet the build plan requirements. Manage stock levels, assessing and monitoring the volume requirements against planning assumptions and agreed targets. Implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to workshop where required. Interpret the master schedule to create material demand and plan material supply. Understand and manage the risks to minimise impact on the build plan schedule. Carry out actions in relation to material shortages that affect production. Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and identifying areas of improvement. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and facilitate materials to the build schedule efficiently as and when required. Create and issue forecasts to suppliers, as well as developing good relationships with suppliers to ensure demand for materials is made and deliveries made on time. Support supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met. The ideal Materials Planner / Coordinator will have experience in: A good understanding of supply chain management or expert knowledge of a specialist area Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and automotive processes and components would be an advantage Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar o Previous experience of materials planning and managing the smooth supply of materials in line with production requirements and budget Must have great attention to detail. o Reliable and punctual Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Singer Body & Paint reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.