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Materials Controller
Reference
ODNT24
Salary
£25,000 - 25,000/annum
Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Greater London -- Heston
Job type
Permanent
Posted
29 November 2017
Closing date
12 Dec 2017 23:59
Alpha LSG’s goal is to be the leading Inflight Service provider within the UK; the supplier of choice with best in class performance. In order for us to achieve our goal we need a dedicated team of professionals focused on being the best in driving performance. We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Materials Controller to join our Dynamic Logistics Centre team at our London Heathrow site.
What the role is:
Using the relevant company purchasing and inventory systems, as materials controller you will be responsible for ensuring that all materials are ordered and effectively managed within the required timescales meeting internal and external customer requirements, specifications and schedules. You will also support your line manager with management of the stores team.
What you’ll be doing will include:
Place orders with nominated suppliers in line with purchasing policies and procedures
Maintain good working relationships with suppliers
Follow up on delivery queries, shortages etc. with suppliers
Provide forecast volume information on products
Keep the operation informed on product issues
Carry out investigations into delivery failures and put corrective actions into place
Carry out stock takes as necessary and use information to manage ordering levels
Highlight any shelf-life issues to the operations team
Liaise with the operations regarding menu and product changes promptly
Ensure information is entered correctly on SAP and deal with troubleshoots promptly
Reconcile theoretical and physical stock levels
Ensure any quality issues are resolved with minimal impact on the customer
Ensure period end stock takes are correctly completed and entered onto SAP
Manage wastage and stock holdings in line with targets
Ensure all goods are received in line with due diligence and compliance targets
What you’ll have will include:
Experience of purchasing and inventory management within a fast moving and changing work environment such as FMCG or manufacturing
Experienced in operating SAP
Ability to plan, organise and delegate effectively, with attention to detail working in a methodical and logical style
Ability to deliver as directed within set targets with an understanding of cost and control management
Ability to multi-task in a pressured environment and work to tight deadlines
Demonstrate effective communication skills and be able to communicate effectively at all levels with good verbal and written English
Be a team player role model who leads by example
Demonstrate the drive to operate to the highest of standards especially during periods of change
Ability to solve problems, generate innovative solutions and make justified decisions that influence key stakeholders
Flexibility to work outside of normal working pattern to cover when required
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