Materials Controller
Trek Recruitment Ltd
Location: Wrexham
Salary: £30,000–£35,000
Materials Controller job in Wrexham. A manufacturing business is hiring a Materials Controller on £30,000–£35,000 to own stock control, MRP buying and supplier performance.
If you already work in materials control, inventory planning or purchasing and want a role where your decisions directly protect output and working capital, this is it.
THE ROLE
Why this Materials Controller role You will run the planning cycle end to end: forecast demand, action MRP, raise POs, chase suppliers and keep inventory turning. You will work across Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Finance and Procurement, and you will speak up early when supply is at risk.
This is not a reactive stores job. It is a Materials Controller / inventory planner position with real ownership of stock levels, lead times and continuity of supply.
- Set and hold stock levels that meet customer demand without building excess inventory
- Measure inventory against stock-turn targets and act on the gaps
- Review MRP recommendations in the ERP system and convert them into clean buying plans
- Use sales forecasts, order books and history to decide what to buy and when
- Keep ERP planning parameters and supplier lead times accurate
- Raise, track and close purchase orders to process
- Manage supplier delivery performance and recover late shipments
- Feed S&OP with a clear picture of supply versus demand
- Flag shortages, capacity issues and recovery plans before they hit the shop floor
- Support new product introductions with material availability plans
- Improve planning routines, supplier scorecards and ERP use.
- Proven experience as a Materials Controller, Materials Planner, Inventory Controller, Inventory Planner or in a purchasing / supply chain role
- Day-to-day use of ERP and MRP
- Strong Excel and the ability to interrogate demand and stock data
- Working knowledge of stock management and supplier OTIF
- Clear, calm communication when supply is tight
- Sage X3 or a similar manufacturing ERP
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