Materials Controller

**Materials Controller** **038093** **Organisation** **-** NETWORK PLANNING AND SERVICES **Job** **-** Procurement/Sourcing **Position Type** **-** Full Time **Fixed Term Contract Opportunity for 12 months** **Grade: SME0** **Salary: £42,108pa** **Location: Northumberland Park Depot, North London** London Underground is one of the world’s most famous metro systems and is responsible for more than 3.5 million passenger journeys a day. It has 11 lines covering 402km and serving 270 stations. During peak hours, more than 500 trains are in operation. We have a great opportunity for a Material Controller to provide inventory control and expediting for the relevant asset area ensuring all materials required for maintenance, Projects and related functions are delivered on time, keeping inventory levels within targets. In conjunction with Commercial and LU Engineering you will ensure the performance, safety and cost of the asset base are optimised from a whole life perspective. Undertaking a "can do" culture across the business displaying the right behaviours. You will also support the Materials Manager in establishing materials management capability to support current and future business requirements. **Key Accountabilities**: - Undertake stock control and expediting of designated groups of stock items to ensure optimum holding to meet availability requirements in a timely manner. - Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place to maximise stock availability to meet customer demand. - Ensure all inventory master data is kept up to date. - Develop an expediting system to ensure on time deliveries to meet business demands. - Develop a de-expediting system to support stock optimisation. - Assist with continuous improvement agendas for materials and purchasing activities. - Responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, operational standards and safety and security risks. - Accountable for being an authentic role model for diversity and inclusion. Driving positive and progressive change within the team to achieve measurable improvements in diversity and inclusion. - Deliver the end to end approach to Materials Management, in collaboration with LU Commercial and Stakeholders. - Compliance with Materials Management policies, processes and toolkits to facilitate good practice, maximising business benefits and compliance with corporate governance across LU that's scalable to TfL. - Use of appropriate systems to support Materials and Plant Management to deliver process and data efficiencies. **Skills, Knowledge & Experience** **All of the below are essential unless stated desirable** **Skills** - Proven ability to communicate with people at all levels, including both external and internal stakeholders, in a positive and consistent manner. - Good business and financial acumen. - Ability to analyse complex data and formulate appropriate plans for improvement. **Knowledge** - CIPS/IOLT/ARICS qualified or making progress towards becoming a member or equivalent business related qualification. - Good knowledge of procurement and materials management systems including MRP/ERP - Good knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes - Commitment to continuous improvement of the customer experience - Must be business focused with commitment to continuous improvement, performance, reliability and financial efficiency with a "can do attitude". - Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation, guidance and good practice **Experience** - Considerable knowledge and experience in a Materials Management function carrying out inventory management - Experience and understanding of supply chain processes - Experience of running MRP/ERP systems - Experience within the transport industry **Equality and Diversity** We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability status. On this recruitment campaign, as part of TfL’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and covering letters that could cause discrimination. **Application Process** Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and cover letter. **Additional Information.** **Benefits** In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include: - Final salary pension scheme - Free travel for you on the TfL network - A 75% discount on National Rail Season Ticket and interest free loan - 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays - Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional) - Tax-efficient childcare payments - Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme - Retail, health, leisure and travel offers - Discounted Eurostar travel