Materials Controller - Rail Rolling Stock
Location: Stockport
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Rail & Rolling Stock
Rate: £23.49 per hour Umbrella
We are looking for an experienced Materials Controller to join a leading organisation within the rail rolling stock industry, based at their Stockport site.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in stores, warehousing, materials control or logistics who enjoys working in a structured environment and taking ownership of stock, materials and logistics activities.
As a key member of the depot operation, you will be responsible for ensuring materials are received, recorded, stored and dispatched efficiently, while maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation. This is a standalone stores-based position, offering the opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day materials function and work closely with operations, procurement, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all goods-in and goods-out activities, both physically and electronically.
Maintain accurate stock records, material logs, system updates and supporting documentation.
Monitor stock levels and ensure inventory information remains accurate and up to date.
Coordinate the movement of materials, including deliveries, collections and repairable items.
Manage repairable materials and associated shipping documentation.
Liaise with suppliers regarding outstanding orders, deliveries and logistics requirements.
Expedite open orders to ensure materials are available when required.
Coordinate logistics with key suppliers and the local depot.
Organise and support periodic stocktaking and inventory audits.
Produce accurate reports and KPIs as required.
Carry out regular checks to ensure system stock information is accurate and aligned with physical inventory.
Support the Operations Manager, Procurement and Stores & Logistics teams with materials planning, stock control and project activities.
Raise orders through the relevant systems with approved suppliers as part of the purchasing and logistics process.
Participate in team and client meetings as required.
Carry out deliveries and collections to other operational locations when required.
Provide occasional support to stores activities at other project locations.
Assist with the implementation and maintenanc...
Materials Controller in Stockport employer: Morson Edge
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