Materials Controller

Job Overview

One of the most respected names in the Defence industry is looking for a Materials Controller to support their Procurement & Supply Chain function at their site in Yeovil.

• Role:
  Materials Controller
• Contract:
  
  12 Months
• Location:
  
  Yeovil
• Pay:
  Up to £26 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Working Pattern: 3/4 days onsite

• Manage and maintain SAP order books, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs.
• Monitor supplier performance, addressing issues and supporting improvements in delivery and lead times.
• Facilitate supplier meetings, performance reviews, and reporting on KPIs such as Delivery Schedule Adherence (DSA) and Turn Around Time (TAT).
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to manage critical requirements for repairs, spares, aircraft build, modification, or maintenance tasks.
• Support problem‑solving activities for material constraints, escalating where necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with shipping arrangements, export licences, and other regulatory requirements.
• Communicate supply chain performance and issues clearly to stakeholders.

• Experience working across cross‑functional teams and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Experience in materials or supply chain management, preferably in an industrial or aerospace environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

If you’re an experienced materials professional, ready to take ownership of supplier management and supply chain performance in a fast‑paced defence environment based in Yeovil – Apply Now.