Materials Controller 24m FTC

Teesside Permanent Competitive + Excellent Benefits Ref: 417977

The Role

Key Responsibilities for the Materials Controller include:

Coordinate material and equipment requirements from operational and engineering teams
Manage supplier activity, lead times and delivery schedules
Expedite orders and resolve supply or availability issues proactively
Support material availability for operational and project delivery
Create and manage orders within ERP and legacy systems
Maintain accurate inventory and materials data
Work closely with logistics teams to support site deliveries
Support demand planning and identify supply risks or trends
Escalate supplier performance or delivery concerns where required
Operate effectively within a changing and evolving systems environment

The Organisation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Materials Controller for a 24m period with the potential to go permanent working on a supportive an established materials team.

You’ll work closely with engineering teams, suppliers, procurement and logistics colleagues to manage material flow, resolve supply issues and support operational delivery. You’ll be joining a supportive team structure with strong exposure to large-scale supply chain operations and genuine opportunities for long-term progression.

About You

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving operational environment and enjoys solving problems collaboratively.

The Materials Controller will have:

Experience within materials control, supply chain, logistics, inventory or procurement support
Experience coordinating suppliers and managing material availability
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Confidence working across systems, spreadsheets and manual processes
The ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
A proactive and solutions-focused mindset