Materials Controller

Our client, a manufacturer of electric cars whose mission is to bring real engagement and emotion to driving electric performance cars is currently looking for a Materials Controller (contract) to join their team! As a Materials Controller, you’ll play a pivotal role in synchronising manufacturing operations and material flow. You’ll ensure production schedules align with engineering requirements and supply chain capabilities in a high-performance, low-volume automotive environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Material Requirement Planning (MRP):
• Analyse demand forecasts and run MRP in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
• Generate purchase requisitions or production orders
• Inventory Management:
• Maintain optimal stock levels and monitor safety stock
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconciliations
• Vendor Coordination:
• Liaise with suppliers to confirm delivery dates and resolve issues
• Expedite or reschedule deliveries as needed
• Production Support:
• Ensure timely availability of materials for production
• Collaborate with planners and buyers to mitigate risks
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Monitor KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, material availability)
• Provide insights and reports to management

  
Qualifications & Experience:

• 2–5 years in material planning, supply chain, or procurement
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Odoo, ApprovalMax, Epicor, etc.)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in low-volume, high-spec automotive manufacturing is a plus
• CIPS, CILT, Six Sigma or Lean certifications desirable
• Motorsport or niche automotive experience is a bonus

  
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:

• Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing, especially low-volume/high-spec.
• Experience managing BoMs using MRP/ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and composite lay-up manuals.
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards), with 3–5 years in technical purchasing.
• Calm, effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Desirable:

• Experience in niche automotive or motorsport environments.
• Familiarity with ODOO ERP system.

  
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