Materials Coordinator

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Materials Coordinator - Plant, Tools and Equipment

Altrad

Hinkley Point C 

Contract: Permanent

Accountabilities:

• Maintain accurate inventory records, including stock quantities, locations, and movements.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Collaborate with suppliers to obtain quotes, create purchase orders, and ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Analyse production schedules or project plans to determine material requirements and develop material planning strategies.
• Organise and optimise warehouse or storage areas, implementing efficient storage methods and labelling systems.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure incoming materials meet specified quality standards.
• Document inventory, material transactions, supplier information, and generate reports as required.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure smooth material requirements and deliveries.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and any changes or issues.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and propose cost-saving initiatives.

Key Deliverables:

• Accurate inventory management working alongside the MEHA Logistics teams and MEHA construction teams.
• Timely and accurate recording of inventory levels, stock movements, and locations.
• Maintenance of up-to-date and reliable inventory records.
• Timely material specification document development 
• Efficient coordination with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Creation and management of requests for PTEC and related documentation 
• Accurate analysis of production schedules or project plans to determine PTEC requirements.
• Well-organised storage areas with efficient storage methods and labelling systems.
• Ensure adherence to all site quality and safety standards for incoming PTEC items.
• Timely identification and resolution of any material-related quality issues.
• Maintenance of accurate and up-to-date documentation related to inventories of PTEC and the suppliers.
• Generation of reports on inventory levels, stock movement, and material usage as required.
• Effective collaboration with internal departments to ensure smooth material requirements and deliveries.
• Timely and clear communication with suppliers regarding order status, delivery schedules, and any changes or issues.
• Identification of opportunities for process improvements within materials management.
• Implementation of best practices and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualification in business or procurement or relevant construction discipline. Note: A competency-based interview will be required to either confirm the above requirements or justify a deviation from them.
• Ability to achieve BPSS clearance to work in the UK
• IOSH Managing Safely preferred.
• CCNSG or HSE MaPs Safety Passport

Experience

• Previous experience in materials coordination, inventory management, or related roles is often preferred. The required experience can vary depending on the complexity of the role and industry. 
• A knowledge of inventory management systems and familiarity with inventory management software and systems is important. Proficiency in using computerised systems to track inventory, generate reports, and manage stock levels is often required.
• A good understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, purchasing, and logistics, is valuable. Knowledge of how materials flow through the supply chain and the ability to coordinate with suppliers and internal departments is essential.
• Attention to detail is crucial to maintain accurate inventory records and ensure efficient materials management. Strong organisational skills are also necessary to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills are important for coordinating with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders. The ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships is beneficial.
• Strong analytical skills to analyse data, identify trends, and make informed decisions regarding material planning and inventory management. Problem-solving abilities to address issues related to material shortages, quality concerns, and process improvements are valuable.
• Basic understanding UK health and safety legislation and regulations related to plant, tools and equipment in use or will be used throughout the project lifecycle this is important to ensure compliance and maintain a safe working environment.
• Positive, can-do mentality 
• Proven track record of success. 
• Strong leader with collaborative nature 
• Ability to reach sensible compromise position. 
• Strong focus on team performance, training, mentoring and integration with client and Alliance teams.

Demonstrates Humility through sharing success as a team

Demonstrates Positivity through always striving for solutions

Demonstrates Respect through valuing other points of view

Demonstrates Clarity through sharing information simply and concisely

Demonstrates Solidarity through adopting a "One Team" MEH approach

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.