Material Control Assistant

Location: Swavesey

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ENVEA is one of the world's leading companies in the field of environmental and industrial instrumentation, analysis and measurement. Since it was founded in 1978, ENVEA has designed, manufactured and marketed equipment for the continuous measurement of ambient air, emissions and industrial processes, as well as data processing software. A true flagship of French Industry and a pioneer in technology, throughout it history ENVEA has placed environmental protection and sustainable innovation at the heart of the development of its measuring instruments, its startegy and its founding values

Material Control Assistant

Location:

Swavesey, Cambridgeshire (CB24 4RB
) Role Type:
Full-Time, Permanent The Opportunity This is a pivotal, wide-ranging role designed to ensure our Cambridge production facility always has the materials it needs to succeed. Whether you are an experienced Supply Chain Assistant from a manufacturing background or a motivated individual looking to kickstart a career in Purchasing and Supply, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities In this varied role, you will support the full lifecycle of Supply Chain operations, including:
* Expediting & Supplier Liaison:
Contacting suppliers daily via phone and email to track order acknowledgments and delivery progress.
* ERP Management:
Maintaining the ENVEA ERP system with real-time data and escalating potential delivery delays to the Supply Chain Manager.
* Production Support:
Liaising with the production team to provide delivery updates and resolve component shortages.
* Procurement:
Purchasing direct materials, equipment, and consumables, as well as onboarding new suppliers.
* Stock Control:
Conducting Perpetual Inventory (PI) counting, investigating discrepancies, and assisting with stock management.
* Administration:
Resolving invoice queries, gathering data for reports, and maintaining the purchasing database.

What You’ll Need

* Education:

Well-educated with good GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) and A-Levels (or equivalent). Further education in a numerical, engineering, or science-based subject is a plus.

* Experience:

Previous experience in Purchasing, Material Control, or Manufacturing administration is beneficial but not essential for the right candidate.
* Tech Savvy:
Strong IT literacy, particularly in MS Excel.

Experience with ERP/MRP systems (ideally SAP or Sage) is a significant advantage.
* Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for building relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Who You Are
* Tenacious & Resilient:
You thrive in fast-paced environments and remain calm under pressure.
* Detail-Oriented:
You have a keen eye for accuracy and enjoy data-driven tasks.
* Self-Disciplined:
You are organized, reliable, and able to prioritize your own workload effectively.
* Growth Mindset:
You are eager to learn and possess a positive, "can-do" attitude toward problem-solving.

Travel While primarily based at our Swavesey head office, occasional travel may be required to fulfil specific duties.
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