Are you organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly? Boyd Recruitment are looking for a Materials Control Assistant to support our clients supply chain and logistics team in ensuring materials are received, stored, and distributed efficiently and accurately.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

• Developing and maintaining detailed inventories of materials and supplies located in the company.
• Monitoring the levels of materials to ensure optimal stock is maintained.
• Liaising with suppliers and managing relationships to negotiate optimal terms of service.
• Using software for inventory management to accurately track material flow.
• Coordinating with other departments to forecast future material needs based on production schedules and orders.
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and stock levels.
• Preparing detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
• Conducting regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Reviewing and processing purchase orders and shipping documents.
• Ensuring materials meet specifications and quality standards.
• Managing cost issues and formulating cost-reduction strategies.
• Implementing sustainability initiatives in material handling and usage.
• Coordinating with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage and material protection.
• Troubleshooting supply chain issues related to materials and proposing effective solutions.
• Participating in team meetings to discuss improvements in processes and productivity.
• Any other adhoc duties as required

Key Performance Indicators:

• Team working skills
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline
• Can-do attitude, self-motivated
• Flexible
• Attention to detail
• Confident
• Good communication skills

Experience:

• Experience of working in a Logistics/warehouse environment
• Experience of working with an SAGE or other SAP Software (Not Essential)
• Proven responsibility for the working under own supervision to complete tasks.
• Experience in a Materials admin role

Qualifications:

• Intermediate level Microsoft Excel (conditional formatting, Pivot Tables, VLOOK UP, Index & Match, Data validation) – (Essential) English & Maths – (Essential)
• Fluency in English Language spoken & written – (Essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Outlook/Word – (Essential)

For more information or to apply, please contact Jordan Mackay