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We're looking for an experienced Material / Stores Controller to join the company on our Armoured Vehicle programmes. This will be based out of our state-of-the-art facility in Merthyr Tydfil. This role will be on a 16 month FTC basis.

In return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

What will I be doing?

• Reporting status to the Master Scheduler and highlighting areas where assistance is required and flagging any potential delays to production.
• Working closely with Manufacturing and Stores functions to ensure the production schedule is adhered to.
• Releasing of purchase requisitions in accordance with SLA's to ensure Procurement are able to place purchase orders to lead time.
• Co-ordinating shipments and returns to and from off-site locations.

You will have a good understanding of programme requirements, maintain action records, chase and expedite outstanding deliveries, highlight shortages and hold the internal customer to account.

You’ll be a problem solver with a positive attitude and good organisational skills.

Other duties:

• Utilising MRP reports and following actions in the supply chain to ensure material is ordered and delivered to meet production requirements.
• Prioritising of kits to support build plans.
• Ensures the timely creation of As-Built (A-0096) records, including evidencing the embodiment of change and closure of concessions.
• Tracks and reports on the configuration of the As-Built standard of manufactured assemblies in accordance with business processes and contractual requirements in preparation for delivery to the customer.
• Conducts IPCA's (Incremental Physical Configuration Audits) and supports PCA's (Physical Configuration Audits).

• Proficient with Microsoft work packages - detailed Excel knowledge with the ability to understand and modify macros would be advantageous.
• Experience in as busy production environment with high value operations and complex components.
• Excellent working knowledge of material control philosophies and practices in a wide range of environments.
• A good knowledge of SAP material management system.
• Running a Line of Balance.
• Raising and releasing of purchase requisitions.
• Kitting material to the shop floor within SAP.
• Experience of having worked with multi-functional teams.
• Key Competences: Excellent communicator, able to hold others accountable to agreed actions, personal accountability, building relationships, planning for results, customer first mindset, adaptability.
• Capable of obtaining SC - Security Clearance.

• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave