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Material Controller

Job in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28, England, UK
Listing for: CDM Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Material Handler, Manufacturing Operations / Plant Manager, Operations Engineer, Materials Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.5 GBP Hourly GBP 14.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A Material Controller manages the flow, storage, and tracking of materials/inventory to ensure production or project needs are met, handling tasks like inventory monitoring, supplier coordination, receiving/inspecting goods, updating ERP/stock systems, and liaising with production teams for timely delivery, ensuring accuracy, minimizing waste, and maintaining safety standards.

Key duties involve balancing stock levels, managing logistics, resolving shortages, and supporting continuous improvement in material management.

Your most important tasks

* Inventory Management:
Monitor stock levels, conduct cycle/PI counts, update ERP/stock systems, and maintain data accuracy.

* Supply Chain Coordination:
Liaise with procurement and suppliers for timely material replenishment and manage supplier performance.

* Logistics & Distribution:
Arrange transportation, manage warehouse organization, and deliver materials to production/lineside locations.

* Quality Control:
Inspect incoming materials, report issues (shortages, quality), and ensure proper storage and handling.

* Production Support:
Ensure materials are available for scheduled projects, resolve material shortages (progress chasing), and support production planning.

* Reporting & Improvement:
Identify discrepancies, recommend solutions, and contribute to continuous improvement in material processes.

Requirements

* Skills:

Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and independently.

* Knowledge:
Inventory control methods, ERP systems, Microsoft Office.

* Experience:

Background in logistics, inventory, purchasing, or a related field.

* FLT experience

More info

* Can involve working in warehouses, production shops or outside storage yards, requiring adherence to strict safety and quality standards.

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