Materials Controller

We’ll look to you to:

Oversee goods receipt and goods issue processes
Ensure accurate material storage and location management
Monitor supplier OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) and customer OTD (On-Time Delivery)
Manage the open overdue order book
Process purchase requisitions, acknowledgements, and invoices efficiently
Expedite material deliveries and resolve supplier issues
Maximise material availability while minimising Liquidated Damages exposure
Handle invoice management and NCR (Non-Conformance Report) resolution
Book materials to service orders and create paperwork for stock rejections
Manage picking kits for component exchange programmes.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing a fleet of trains undergoing a Mid Life Refresh to be completed at Grove Park Depot over 3 Years. Training will be completed at Ramsgate Depot over a 3 month period. As part of this role, you will operate across both Grove Park (London) predominately and occasionally Ramsgate, so flexibility to travel between sites is essential. You will manage a team of two staff members and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of material supply, project planning, and supplier coordination. Your responsibilities will include forecasting, scheduling, and maintaining order books to keep the project on track.

All about you:

Previous experience in a Materials Controller, Materials Planner, or Supply Chain role within the rail, engineering, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industry.
Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Knowledge of goods receipt, goods issue, stock control, and supplier performance management.
Familiarity with procurement processes, order book management, and supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full) tracking.

Things you’ll enjoy:

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Work with colleagues and customers based all over the world
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our agile working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical).

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a “disability confident leader accredited employer”, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.

Closing Date: 18th June 2025.