Material Controller

3 weeks ago


Gateshead Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom Graphic Packaging International - Europe Full time

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB PURPOSE

The Materials Controller will be part of the Supply Chain Team and deliver a first class service through proactively pursuing and finding a resolution to prevent any supply chain issues that would effect an efficient production. This will be done by liaising with external suppliers and having close interaction with planning/production/operations to ensure the business provides a high level of customer service at all times.

They will be able to cover all material controller aspects in order to provide absence cover and training..

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Co-ordinate calling in of materials in line with the plan and movements of pallets between suppliers and warehouses
  • Checking status of the Gluing plan
  • Raising orders for dies and consumables.
  • Building packing specs.
  • Order raw materials (board- in sheet or reel format, windows, outers)
  • Daily download from Avante to effectively plan material requirements
  • Raise purchase orders on Avante system as required
  • Place daily call offs for raw materials with suppliers
  • Update Delivery schedule upon confirmation from Supplier/Hauliers
  • Update works orders with delivery dates after confirmation from Suppliers/Hauliers
  • Notify planners / Supply Chain Manager of any none availability of raw materials.
  • Organise Group material transfers
  • Source and order material sample requests
  • Liaise with suppliers on all issues
  • Liaise with external warehouses and transport companies
  • Follow quality process for claiming against defective materials
  • Raise NCR’s where required
  • Collate reports as requested for inter departmental use
  • Maintain Avante MIS system with updated data
  • Resolve invoice queries
  • Ensure a good working relationship with all departments
  • Checking off raised Purchase Orders v supplier confirmations
  • Closure of old/incomplete purchase orders
  • Booking in supplier deliveries/checking delivery paperwork
  • Systems Housekeeping
  • Work occasional weekends, primarily during peak periods and Customer Launch cycles.
  • Assist with stock check reconciliations
  • Liaise with Outworkers

SKILLS/QUALS

  • High standard of Microsoft Excel skills required.
  • Good general level of education, preferably to Diploma/NVQIV level.
  • Experience with Purchasing and MRP preferred, but not essential.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Some Planning experience preferred, but not essential.
  • Previous experience of Print/Packaging preferred, but not essential.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • Reliable and flexible with strong work ethic.
  • Able to effectively prioritise and adapt to variable workload.
  • Punctual, presentable and with good attendance.
  • Will be working in very fast paced environment so you must be experienced in dealing with pressure and be highly organised with an ability to multi-task and manage ones own time.
  • Pro-active and can do attitude required.
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business priorities and assignments
  • Great team player with excellent organisational skills who has an attention for detail


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