Materials Controller in Leeds

Location: Leeds

Salary: £30,000 per year

Recruiter: Elevation Recruitment Group

Date Advertised: 2024-06-26

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.

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