Material controller

Job Description Summary

The objective of the Water Spider is to facilitate material issues to meet production plan on the shop floor “due date driven” resolving / raising any issues which would prevent the plan being meet. Parts & Materials must be controlled to ensure accurate stock records, while maintaining identification and protecting their condition to prevent any deterioration during storage. Any removal / request for parts must be via an authorised process.

• Maintaining Shop Floor Stock.
• Stock replenishment for the Production areas.
• Maintaining accuracy and validation of stock
• Minimise inventory investment and optimise production flow
• Effectively control / maintain / Implement Kanban / Pull systems / Cribs
• Progress shortages required for production
• Traceability needs to be maintained
  - Lot or Serial will need to be entered and an expiration date if the part is Shelf Life Controlled. A sub inventory and locator will be required.
• All Stores staff must be trained in the Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials.
• Controlling / Picking of Parts.
• Release / printing of Blade works order Pick list.
• De-select Part Pick where part selection is required.
• Maintaining traceability
  - Lot Numbers / Serial numbers to be picked in FIFO (First in First Out).
• De-kitting
  - Return of material from a Works order - works order is cancelled or contains non-conforming parts.
• Non-Conformance – Raise NC if required.
• Issuing of shortages to Works Orders if required.
• The stock keeper must manually confirm the physical pick.
• Stores Routines Ensure all stock is correctly labelled, identified and adequately protected.
• Control of Shelf-Life items / materials
  - Expired Shelf Life Report this report lists items that have an expired, or soon-to-be expired.
• Any out-of-date stock must be removed and quarantined for disposition as per material review board procedure / Follow Preliminary Review Board procedure (PRB).
• Validate accuracy of stock to maintain the integrity of the business system for both Supply and Demand.
• Maintaining and controlling stock quantity, location, Serialisation and Lot numbers for Traceability.
• Performing a Cycle Counts Cycle Count Adjustments Perpetual inventory counts / Adjustments Provide cover for Stores / Goods-in Receiving and Despatch as per business requirements.
• Demonstrating good practice in inventory control, maintain accuracy.
• Update data accurately into the Business System as required.

• Cycle Count Sheet
• Stock Adjustment Report
• Stock Labels
• Expired Shelf-Life Report
• Pick List – Works Orders

• Prior experience in production control or planning, supervision, sourcing or material control environment
• Previous Stores / Inventory experience
• Familiar with manufacturing environment – Aerospace preferred
• Proven knowledge of shop floor documentation / systems
• Competent in the use of computerised Stock control systems
• Desired Characteristics
• Team player Computer literate Numerate Quick learner – logical thought process Self-motivated Attention to detail Ability to prioritise and Question Oracle R12 Experience

• Team player
• Computer literate
• Numerate
• Quick learner – logical thought process
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise
• Question Oracle R12 Experience

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