Materials Controller

at  Kingspan

As the Materials Controller you will be responsible for the placement and scheduling of purchase orders for a range of materials, including chemicals, facing, packaging and consumable items used in our manufacturing process at our 4 UK sites and to maintain the correct inventory levels of these materials.

WHY JOIN KINGSPAN INSULATION?

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world. Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry, operating from our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire. With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer
Do you have the skills we are looking for? If so, click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Materials Controller

• Review MRP and react to changes in raw material requirements to ensure continuity of supply and correct levels of inventory are maintained.
• Identify raw material requirements, raise purchase orders in SAP and distribute to suppliers.
• Ensure that PO data and pricing is correct, referring to price lists issued by the business.
• Liaise with suppliers and hauliers on a daily basis, expedite purchase orders, ensuring required delivery times are met.
• Liaise with Freight forwarders with regards to the arrival and custom clearance of imported raw materials from overseas.
• Record and maintain shipping schedule to ensure full visibility of shipping status is available at all times. Schedule deliveries as required, keeping additional storage/demurrage costs to a minimum.
• Create and maintain inbound delivery monitor in SAP to provide Logistics with full visibility of incoming goods and enable accurate receipting in of materials.
• Liaise with internal departments, Planning, Finance, Production and Logistics and provide support and communication to aid the smooth running of the business.
• Support the business in the event of supplier service/quality issues.
• Review and resolve supplier invoices discrepancies.
• Attend both internal and external supplier meetings if required.