Our client is currently recruiting for a Materials Controller. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a contract basis and offers hybrid working

ROLE

This role understands and executes cost effective material sourcing in collaboration with business needs, ensuring that the business has the right materials in the right place at the right time (and of the appropriate quality) to support business operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Deliver effective supply chain solutions, appropriate to the asset in compliance with company policies / procedures
Provide information on materials to both office and site-based stakeholders responsible for both sourcing materials and repairing materials
Challenge and influence demand to deliver cost avoidance
Support turnarounds, unplanned shutdowns and outages
Administer Material Availability and Materials on Time performance
Escalate supplier performance matters and contribute to business performance reviews
Act as operations Focal Point for all materials queries on operational assets
Works with stakeholders to determine appropriate inventory levels and serves as a liaison among various departments to provide efficient customer service and resolves difficulties
Maintains methods and policies to ensure the most efficient and economical movement of materials
Analyses and evaluates problems with materials & inventory to ensure platform requirements are met
Ensures resources are best utilized to achieve both short- and long-term goals
Preparing and maintaining accurate levels and records of all inventory to ensure optimal inventory is present and ready for use
Identifies and optimizes common inventory items
Ensures that inventory counts are completed regularly and in a timely manner
Ensure Company, Health and Safety Regulations and policies are adhered to
REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in: Economics / Business Law / Industrial Engineering / Business Administration / Finance or a related field are preferred
Experience

Experience in Inventory and Warehouse Management
Experience of delivering solutions with speed and simplicity
Experience in influencing demand by analysing and challenging business requirements
Strong user of Excel, SAP / Maximo and other systems
Understanding of material requirements planning process
Skills

Highly driven, 'can do', inspiring, able to articulate requirements and deliverables
Is understood and is credible with stakeholders
Analytical capabilities
Is able to build and maintain relationships with Operational teams (to ensure successful delivery of materials, or to agree an alternative where delivery of original products isn't feasible)