Materials Controller
Up to £30,000
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Elevation Recruitment Group are searching for a Materials Controller to join an SME Manufacturing business based in Leeds.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily interactions with all suppliers
- Generate purchase orders for both direct and indirect materials using purchase requisitions, MRP, or other inventory replenishment methods
- Expedite all purchase orders to ensure timely arrival for production and customer needs
- Maintain and manage appropriate stock levels to meet production demands and customer deliveries while avoiding overstocking
- Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure they meet performance targets for price, quality, and delivery
- Update and maintain supplier information in the system, including prices, lead times, minimum order quantities, order methods, and contact details
- Resolve any invoice discrepancies with suppliers related to quantity and price
- Participate in daily production meetings and provide input as needed
- Engage in lean and continuous improvement initiatives as required
- Participate in company stocktakes
Skills Required:
- Strong understanding of materials management, inventory control, and warehouse operations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise tasks to meet targets and objectives
- Capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude with a proactive approach
- Logical and analytical thinking
Elevation Recruitment Group's Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit www.elevationrecruitmentgroup.com