Materials Controller

Job Summary by the careerbalance.co.uk Team:

145Job Description:Autosmart continues to grow with the opening of our brand new manufacturing and distribution supersite later this year with continued investment and expansion in our teams across the business.
We have a rare opportunity for an entry level administrator to join us and commence a career in materials control / production planning. This role could also suit those experienced admin and looking to specialise and work within an organisation with a great culture, outstanding training and supportive colleagues.
Autosmart International is a British manufacturing success story, leading the field in professional vehicle cleaning, we are the No.1 choice across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last 10 years and aim to grow again by 50% in the next 5 years.
“I was looking to join an organisation that would allow me to utilise, develop and expand my admin skills in a role within the Materials Control and Production Planning space – Autosmart’s Materials Controller role gave me just that. I get to play a key role in ensuring our production runs smoothly and to time working closely with our production, procurement, and sales teams.”
Matt, Production Planning Team
The Materials Controller will:
• Play a key administrative role supporting the planning and scheduling of finished Autosmart products
• Utilise our factory computer system (IFS) to complete production Works Orders from planning through to order completion
• Build great relationships and work closely with Production making adjustments to scheduling of Works Orders and stock records
• Support new product launches and product discontinuations capturing and recording data
• Escalate supply/production/inventory issues within the Production Planning team
You will bring:
• Good administrative skills
• Good mathematical skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• A logical, analytical and curious mindset
• Exceptional organisation and time management skills
• Drive and motivation ready to take on a new challenge
In return:
• Competitive salary, £24,000 up to £26,900 per annum depending on experience
• Permanent contract of employment
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory; private health care and critical illness cover
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance at three times salary
• Employee assistance programme
• Staff purchase scheme take home products for FREE
Do you feel our Materials Controller position could be perfect for you? Have you been searching for a position that will allow you to develop and expand your knowledge and skill within a market leading, rapidly growing business? Please get in touch and apply today.
Please note, this role is based at our Head Office in Shenstone, Lichfield, with frequent travel to our Burntwood and Norton Canes sites. The role will relocate to our new Burntwood site later this year.
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