Material Controller

2 weeks ago

Newton Aycliffe, Durham, United Kingdom HITACHI RAIL STS UK LTD Full time

About the Role

HITACHI RAIL STS UK LTD is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Material Controller to join our UK Manufacturing site. As a key member of our production cell team, you will be responsible for scheduling and planning materials for specific production cells, monitoring and tracking top running items, and ensuring system models are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and execute scheduling activities for assigned part numbers using advanced planning systems.
  • Identify and react to material plans that do not meet production requirements.
  • Monitor and manage returnable packaging to and from suppliers.
  • Analyze data to determine opportunities to decrease inventory, improve production service levels, and reduce total costs.
  • Conduct regular cycle counts, share, communicate, and report on variances to the Materials Manager.
  • Interact with the Master Scheduler to understand demand and forecast.
  • Use and maintain MRP data as the primary planning system tool.
  • Provide input in developing departmental strategies for inventory on existing items, new product introduction, and phase-outs.
  • Create statistical reports on supplier performance and inventory accuracy.
  • Share data with relevant departments and external suppliers.
  • Interact with other departments as needed.
  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure no areas of concern, including monitoring their stock holdings.
  • Execute with excellence in the area of stock and demand replenishment, providing feedback to the supply chain on risks regarding replenishment levels and demand.
  • Participate in twice-yearly stock takes, likely held on a weekend.
  • Aware of and actively promote and implement HITACHI's ethos, culture, and values.
  • Involved in HITACHI Rail Europe's staff development and training, participating in PDP procedures.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with previous experience working in a similar material controls environment/role, experience working with SAP or equivalent systems, and experience of statistical reporting, forecasting, and understanding of financial and operational impacts of forecasting.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual Performance bonus paid on a discretionary basis
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
  • Private medical insurance
  • Personal Accident insurance
  • Group Income protection
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

At HITACHI Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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