Material Controller - Southport Manufacturing (Full Time, Permanent)
Main Purpose: We are seeking a Material Controller to join our small team at the Southport site. Reporting to the Procurement Operations Team Leader, Manufacturing, you will manage all aspects of the material control function, ensuring materials are planned and delivered to meet customer needs and support manufacturing operations.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the delivery of key products to manufacturing and Supply Chain Solutions, including internally supplied products.
2. Coordinate with internal customers and attend production meetings.
3. Maintain and improve internal customer satisfaction.
4. Resolve receipt queries, non-conformance issues, and other warehouse, supplier, or finance problems.
5. Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and drive improvements within your scope of work.
6. Achieve targets set by Unipart Rail, including production plans, supplier delivery performance, blocked stock, order acknowledgements, and reducing overdue orders.
7. Monitor supplier delivery performance regularly and address issues using Unipart Way tools and techniques.
8. Develop internal processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
9. Collaborate with strategic procurement and inventory teams to maintain supplier relationships and SAP inventory levels.
Essential Criteria:
* Relevant Level qualification or equivalent.
* Experience in material control within a manufacturing environment.
* Excellent communication, relationship, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong data analysis, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
* Effective time management and ability to prioritize.
* Attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach.
* Proficiency in IT skills.
Desirable Criteria:
* Working knowledge of SAP/MRP systems.
* Understanding of the Rail market, both UK and International.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* Pension and death in service provisions.
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Health and Wellbeing initiatives.
* Retail discounts and offers.
* Recognition events and rewards.
About Unipart Dorman:
Unipart Dorman is a leading UK manufacturer of LED solutions for rail and traffic signalling, known globally for quality and innovation. We manufacture complex electronics for rail products and are part of Unipart Rail, providing comprehensive solutions for the rail industry. Unipart Dorman is part of the Unipart Group, a major logistics company employing over 12,000 staff worldwide.
We offer a rewarding career with a company recognized for its commitment to employee engagement and development.
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