Materials Control Assistant

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Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly? Boyd Recruitment are looking for a Materials Control Assistant to support our clients supply chain and logistics team in ensuring materials are received, stored, and distributed efficiently and accurately.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

Developing and maintaining detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company.

Monitoring the levels of materials to ensure optimal stock is maintained.

Liaising with suppliers and managing relationships to negotiate optimal terms of service.

Using software for inventory management to accurately track material flow.

Coordinating with other departments to forecast future material needs based on production schedules and orders.

Identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and stock levels.

Preparing detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.

Conducting regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Reviewing and processing purchase orders and shipping documents.

Ensuring materials meet specifications and quality standards.

Managing cost issues and formulating cost-reduction strategies.

Implementing sustainability initiatives in material handling and usage.

Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage and material protection.

Troubleshooting supply chain issues related to materials and proposing effective solutions.

Participating in team meetings to discuss improvements in processes and productivity.

Any other adhoc duties as required

Key Performance Indicators:

Team working skills

Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline

Can-do attitude, self-motivated

Flexible

Attention to detail

Confident

Good communication skills

Experience:

Experience of working in a Logistics/warehouse environment

Experience of working with an SAGE or other SAP Software (Not Essential)

Proven responsibility for the working under own supervision to complete tasks.

Experience in a Materials admin role

Qualifications:

Intermediate level Microsoft Excel (conditional formatting, Pivot Tables, VLOOK UP, Index & Match, Data validation) – (Essential) English & Maths – (Essential)

Fluency in English Language spoken & written – (Essential)

Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook/Word – (Essential)

For more information or to apply, please contact Jordan Mackay

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