Materials Controller

Our client is currently recruiting for a Materials Controller. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a contract basis and offers hybrid working



ROLE



This role understands and executes cost effective material sourcing in collaboration with business needs, ensuring that the business has the right materials in the right place at the right time (and of the appropriate quality) to support business operations.



RESPONSIBILITIES:



Deliver effective supply chain solutions, appropriate to the asset in compliance with company policies / procedures

Provide information on materials to both office and site-based stakeholders responsible for both sourcing materials and repairing materials

Challenge and influence demand to deliver cost avoidance

Support turnarounds, unplanned shutdowns and outages

Administer Material Availability and Materials on Time performance

Escalate supplier performance matters and contribute to business performance reviews

Act as operations Focal Point for all materials queries on operational assets

Works with stakeholders to determine appropriate inventory levels and serves as a liaison among various departments to provide efficient customer service and resolves difficulties

Maintains methods and policies to ensure the most efficient and economical movement of materials

Analyses and evaluates problems with materials & inventory to ensure platform requirements are met

Ensures resources are best utilized to achieve both short- and long-term goals

Preparing and maintaining accurate levels and records of all inventory to ensure optimal inventory is present and ready for use

Identifies and optimizes common inventory items

Ensures that inventory counts are completed regularly and in a timely manner

Ensure Company, Health and Safety Regulations and policies are adhered to

REQUIREMENTS:



Qualifications



Bachelor’s degree in: Economics / Business Law / Industrial Engineering / Business Administration / Finance or a related field are

Experience



Experience in Inventory and Warehouse Management

Experience of delivering solutions with speed and simplicity

Experience in influencing demand by analysing and challenging business requirements

Strong user of Excel, SAP / Maximo and other systems

Understanding of material requirements planning process

Skills



Highly driven, ‘can do’, inspiring, able to articulate requirements and deliverables

Is understood and is credible with stakeholders

Analytical capabilities

Is able to build and maintain relationships with Operational teams (to ensure successful delivery of materials, or to agree an alternative where delivery of original products isn't feasible)