Material Controller Job (Surrey, UK)

Key responsibilities

Receive, review, and verify Purchase Order Acknowledgements from suppliers and confirm delivery dates.
Track supplier deliveries and lead times against confirmed commitments.
Maintain regular supplier engagement using video calls, phone calls, or face-to-face meetings:
- Weekly contact with the top 20% key suppliers.
- Monthly contact with remaining suppliers.
Work with suppliers and Buyers to drive lead time improvement initiatives.
Investigate material shortages and expedite critical items to support production and customer demand.
Prioritise supplier orders and deliveries to meet urgent or changing business requirements.
Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, and Sales teams to maintain material availability.
Manage material transfers between Newquay and Byfleet locations to balance stock levels and operational needs.
Control free issue materials, including requesting deliveries and ensuring correct allocation.
Maintain safety stock levels and reorder points in line with planning parameters and demand.
Manage scrappage and disposal activities in accordance with internal procedures and approval requirements.
Monitor supplier delivery performance, quality, and responsiveness.
Maintain supplier KPIs and quarterly supplier scorecards.
Drive supplier performance improvement actions where agreed performance targets are not met.

Place and manage supplier call-offs in line with MRP demand, delivery schedules, and supply agreements.
Ensure all material movements, call-offs, and adjustments are accurately recorded in the ERP system.
Investigate and resolve delivery note mismatches and receiving discrepancies.
Identify, investigate, and resolve pending, blocked, or unposted transactions within the ERP system.
Maintain accurate material master data, including:
- Stock status.
- Expiry and shelf-life information.
- Lead times.
- MOQ and MCOQ.
Support continuous improvement of material control processes and ERP transaction accuracy.

Support month-end and year-end close activities by ensuring accurate GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) balances.
Investigate missing, delayed, or misaligned goods receipts impacting GRNI.
Work with Finance, Buyers, and Stores teams to resolve GRNI and receiving-related issues.
Ensure goods receipts are completed accurately and in a timely manner to support correct supplier invoicing.

Work closely with Buyers, Production, Stores, Quality, and Finance teams.
Provide timely and accurate updates on material availability, delivery risks, and shortages.
Support structured problem-solving related to supply interruptions or material constraints.
Escalate material risks impacting production schedules or customer deliveries in a timely and appropriate manner.

Participate in cross-functional training and support knowledge sharing where required.
Provide backup support across other Supply Chain areas as required, including cover during annual leave.
Support workload peaks and other business-critical activities.
Participate in audits, reviews, and internal reporting as requested.

Maintain safe and compliant working practices at all times in line with company health and safety requirements.