Materials Controller

As the Materials Controller you will be responsible for the placement and scheduling of purchase orders for a range of materials, including chemicals, facing, packaging and consumable items used in our manufacturing process at our 4 UK sites and to maintain the correct inventory levels of these materials.

Responsibilities of our Materials Controller 

• Review MRP and react to changes in raw material requirements to ensure continuity of supply and correct levels of inventory are maintained. 
• Identify raw material requirements, raise purchase orders in SAP and distribute to suppliers.
• Ensure that PO data and pricing is correct, referring to price lists issued by the business.
• Liaise with suppliers and hauliers on a daily basis, expedite purchase orders, ensuring  required delivery times are met.
• Liaise with Freight forwarders with regards to the arrival and custom clearance of imported raw materials from overseas.
• Record and maintain shipping schedule  to ensure full visibility of shipping status is available at all times. Schedule deliveries as required, keeping additional storage/demurrage costs to a minimum.
• Create and maintain inbound delivery monitor in SAP to provide Logistics with full visibility of incoming goods and enable accurate receipting in of materials.
• Liaise with internal departments, Planning, Finance, Production and Logistics and provide support and communication to aid the smooth running of the business.
• Support the business in the event of supplier service/quality issues.
• Review and resolve supplier invoices discrepancies.
• Attend both internal and external supplier meetings if required.

What we are looking for in our Materials Controller:

You will have:

• A good level of education
• Experience within a similar role
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines
• Good computer skills, especially within Microsoft Office
• Strong workload prioritisation skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Professional telephone manner

Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:

• Experience in the use of SAP

What we can offer you: 

• 25 days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Profit Related Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4 x salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave  
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave 
• Service Recognition Rewards  
• Supported Professional Development

Why join Kingspan Insulation?

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry, operating from our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire.  With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer

Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Materials Controller.