Materials Controller GainsboroughSalary : GBP30,000 to GBP37,000 depending on experienceOffice based Full Time PermOur client, a market leading manufacturing company, is recruiting an exciting strategic opportunity for a dynamic Materials Controller to maximise financial performance, reduce aged stock and minimising waste. The Materials Controller will be provide a pivotal role of integrating parts of the business operations, increasing communication channels and have a cross plant functionality liaising with Purchasing, Operations, Technical, Sales and commercial to monitor and analyse demand patterns, customer needs, product mix, supplier lead times and service level requirements to successfully predict future material use.Materials Controller Responsibilities:•Responsible for collaborating with Operations, Technical, Sales, Commercial and working closely with the Procurement team, to facilitate the overall materials management strategy, with the aim of enhancing processes between functions• Implementation of Strategic Materials Management processes, and the development of 'fit for purpose' materials management procedures.• Develop processes working with the Operations, Technical, Sales, Launch and Commercial.• Implement and review topics associated with the SIOP process.• Collaborate with the UK Procurement Manager and sales to report and analyse up to date sales intelligence• Materials stock list data analysis, including historical data to identify trends, potential improvement and effectively contribute to cost saving activities across all UK• Analysis & reporting on the materials forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding material changes and trends• Manage the stock and forecast process with the UK business, driving continuous improvement • Assist in the resolution of key supply-demand• Encouraging best practice and a culture of Continuous Improvement across materials management processes• Introduce safety stock levels across all UK sites with the aim to service customer requirements without holding excessive raw material• Drive the reduction of aged stock• Monitor, report and improve material availability• Contribute to sustainability of material procurement• Drive collaboration between departments• Promote sharing of experience between departments of successful and less successful initiatives.• Promote departmental engagement • Ensure and maintain high standards of communication, adopting a proactive approach, with UK regarding any items of significance.Materials Controller Requirements:• Experience in supply Chain/ Procurement and/or related supply chain management • Knowledge of key ERP systems • Experienced in preparing and delivering presentations to employees at all levels of the business • A current driving licence• Strategic and tactical thinking• Excellent project management skills• Strong organisational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution• Be able to work in a confidential manner. • Be detailed, thorough, and accurate. • Be able to prioritise and manage your own workload and tasks. • Organised and calm under pressure. • Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates "can do" attitude.