Materials Controller - Part Time - Hunmanby

Engineering department

Deep Sea Electronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of generator controllers, automatic transfer switch controllers, battery chargers, and vehicle and off-highway control systems. With over 200 employees across four continents, we supply our products to customers in more than 150 countries, both directly from our UK head office and through a well-established international distributor network.

As part of the Purchasing team, the Materials Controller will be responsible for overseeing materials control activities to ensure the efficient, timely and cost-effective supply of components to support production.

This is a part-time position working 22 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday , and will be undertaken as a job share with another member of the team .

The Materials Controller will work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Engineering and suppliers to manage demand changes, resolve issues proactively and maintain accurate data and reporting. The role will drive continuous improvement in processes, supplier performance and inventory management to enhance efficiency and prevent disruption to operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain oversight of all materials functions across buying areas
Ensure materials activities are delivered professionally, efficiently and effectively
Collaborate with production and planning to improve efficiency, manage shortages and communicate demand changes
Develop and optimise consignment stock processes and coverage
Improve Far East supply chain performance including logistics and delivery efficiency
Expedite materials to meet production and personnel requirements on time
Proactively resolve issues and keep stakeholders updated on component status
Liaise with buyers on purchase orders and component availability
Manage supplier performance, delivery dates and corrective actions to avoid line stops
Maintain accurate supplier order books and system data (Epicor/ Sourceday)
Escalate supplier and order issues to the purchasing manager and wider team
Produce and communicate daily and weekly materials reports
Control stock levels to minimise excess and eliminate obsolete inventory
Build strong cross-functional relationships with engineering, production and planning
Support planning with component availability and amendments
Deliver against purchasing KPIs and manage team workload effectively
Ensure all order and change documentation is accurate and up to date
Ensure timely on-site receipt of materials within budget and schedule
Keep stakeholders informed of component and order status
Ensure material availability to meet production demands without disruption
Maintain high standards of reporting across the team
Drive continuous improvement within materials control to increase efficiency
Develop and implement a vendor rating system

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of Modern purchasing systems
Worked in a purchasing environment/office
Excellent communication skills at all levels
Understanding of expediting and systems to control expediting
Organised, ability to priorities and manage workload
IT / Excel skills
Expediting experience
Materials controller experience in a similar role

Internal & External Relationships

Production
Engineering department
Stores
Accounts
Suppliers
Operations Director

Benefits

25 days holiday & Bank Holidays
Flexible holiday scheme
Bupa Healthcare package & Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity pay
5% Pension contributions
Companywide performance based annual bonus scheme

DSE is an equal opportunity employer. A copy of our statement is available on request.

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