Materials Controller

Mane Contract Services

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the end-to-end spare parts process across key departments, from order entry through to dispatch.
  • Organise the daily workload for picking, packing and dispatch through daily order book reviews with Commercial and Planning representatives.
  • Review incoming orders daily, including quotation status, requested and promised delivery dates, and stock availability.
  • Support the Planning team with work order activities where required, ensuring the timely purchasing of parts through the MRP system.
  • Respond quickly to critical customer orders, including those requiring same-day dispatch.
  • Collaborate with departments across the matrix structure to identify and implement process improvements that meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Collect, collate and maintain daily KPI data to demonstrate process performance.
  • Record daily exceptions to support continuous improvement and management reporting.
  • Assist the Planning team with work order activities to ensure the timely fulfilment of spare parts orders.


Education and Qualifications

  • Training and experience in the effective use of ERP systems is essential.
  • Training or experience with Kardex systems is desirable.
  • Previous exposure to order fulfilment operations is preferred.


Professional Skills and Abilities

  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence others and deliver positive customer outcomes.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Computer literate, with the ability to interpret, analyse and present data.
  • Capable of working accurately and efficiently within a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of stock control, order processing and dispatch activities.


Personal Qualities

  • Brings enthusiasm, pace and energy to the role and wider business activities.
  • Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and a customer-focused mindset.
  • Sets and maintains the high standards expected by the end customer.
  • Remains calm and clear-thinking in high-pressure situations.
  • Self-motivated and leads by example.
  • Disciplined and controlled when working to tight deadlines.
  • Adapts positively to change and views it as an opportunity for development.
  • Encourages cooperation and knowledge-sharing to ensure the team works effectively.
  • Constructively challenges existing processes and suggests practical improvements.
  • Demonstrates commitment to implementing change despite setbacks or obstacles.









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