Materials Controller, Watford, Hertfordshire
Client: Advanced Resource Managers
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure the timely manufacture of products in accordance with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). The successful candidate will manage all materials in the manufacturing chain to meet build standards and maintain work-in-progress status within SAP. Responsibilities include expediting internal production items, generating weekly progress reports, and providing feedback on estimated completion dates and potential delays to your team lead and local IPT.
The ideal candidate must possess strong organisational and communication skills, working closely with Operations, Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams to meet production schedules.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review, release, and manage internal Production/Service orders aligned with MPS and customer plans.
* Expedite work through production areas daily, collaborating with manufacturing teams to review capacity.
* Schedule Production/Service Orders using SAP.
* Use Teamcenter to ensure the latest drawings and work instructions are applied to Production/Service orders.
* Coordinate vendor operations with Delivery and Logistics teams.
* Implement FRB/MRB actions, attend MRB meetings, and handle dispositioned material accordingly.
* Liaise with Industrial Engineering for rework descriptions and timings.
* Manage the delivery of kits to and from Manufacturing and Engineering areas.
* Inform stakeholders of delays impacting MPS, suggest re-prioritisations, and resolve issues.
* Participate in production reviews as part of the IPT.
* Collaborate with the Material Supply team to ensure material availability for production.
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge:
* Experience with SAP is essential.
* Planning experience in a production environment.
* Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
* Excellent organisational skills and task prioritisation.
* Strong analytical skills focused on continuous improvement.
* Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Awareness of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is advantageous.
If you are highly organised and skilled in managing materials in a production environment, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for your interest and support.
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