Material Controller

Our client, a leader within the Defence and Aerospace sector, are currently seeking a Material Controller to join their team in Essex on a 6 Month contract (fully on-site).

This exciting role within the Defence and Aerospace sector in the Essex area, involves overseeing the flow of materials within a production environment to ensure they align with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

Key Responsibilities

• Organising and issuing materials to the manufacturing area
• Maintaining traceability of all materials and finished goods produced
• Contributing to the creation and updating of the Master Production Schedule
• Organising the return to vendors of faulty or incorrect materials
• Working with engineers to maintain build standard integrity
• Generating and managing works orders for new build and repair activities
• Ensuring material availability in line with the Master Production Schedule
• Creating shipping documentation and booking UK and export shipments via freight forwarders/couriers
• Organising the processing of customer repairs
• Monitoring shelf-life products and controlling Government-furnished assets
• Liaising with external suppliers and customers
• Managing inventory and resolving SAP system issues
  
  

Job Requirements

• Experience in materials control and planning
• Computer literacy, especially with MS Excel and company IT systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of users, managers, and subject matter experts
• Accurate planning skills
• Currently SC cleared or ability to obtain SC clearance
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Certification to use a forklift, reach truck, pallet stacker truck, or MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform)
  
  

If you are an experienced Material Controller in the Essex are looking for a contract role within the Defence and Aerospace sector in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to find out more!