Materials Controller

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is currently recruiting for a Materials Controller with extensive experience in the petrochemical industry. This role supports our Process and Energy business and will be based full time at our client's site in Teesside. The role is for a 12 month contract and we are open to either staff or contractor engagements.

The Role

The successful candidate will ensure the effective receipt, storage, movement and control of all materials to support the contract and business. You will liaise with Supply Chain, user groups, third parties, client and Supply Base & Marine contractors to ensure that all materials and equipment are received, marshalled and shipped in accordance with company procedures and internal controls. In this role, the Materials Controller will join a busy contract working closely with the wider Supply Chain team to ensure materials activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution within budget and in line with the project, processes and procedures.

We are looking for a logistical thinker with the ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and within a team of Materials Controllers to ensure project deadlines are met.

Our Clients and Projects

P&E offers a wide range of opportunities which will allow you to develop your skills across a portfolio of onshore projects in different sectors. Our current portfolio includes green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition. Additionally, we work on UK refineries, petrochemical facilities, fine chemicals and pharmaceutical facilities. We have a number of clients who we are working with to design their pilot plants to test exciting new technologies, with a view to partnering with them as they move to design and build full scale commercial facilities.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

• Allocation, control, issue and marshalling of materials between different work locations and supplier in accordance with project requirements and schedule / vessel sailings
• Production of shipping documents for all materials movements
• Timely updating of procurement system with goods receipts / manifests / shipping documentation
• Identification of materials shortages and surplus
• Control of Inventory in accordance with required inventory regime e.g. FIFO / Kanban and ensuring accuracy thereof by monitoring of warehouse activity, cycle counts and stock checks
• Production of Materials Status reporting to project and client
• Attending Project Progress Meetings / Purchase Order Pre-Production Meetings
• Liaison with all Project personnel, client representatives, and suppliers where appropriate to resolve any materials supply issues
• Update the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client required on site dates and current / estimate lead and delivery times, notifying any delays to supply chain management

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

• Expected: Previous experience within a Materials Controller / Logistics role
• Previous experience of ERPs i.e Maximo, Oracle, SAP
• Competent in the use of Microsoft office suite of tools
• Desirable: Dangerous Goods by Sea & Air
• Manual Handling