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Material / Stores Controller (16 month FTC) Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Full Time Merthyr Tydfil, Wales 33556 - 69673 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Manufacturing

Merthyr Tydfil

About the Role

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).

Required skills, qualifications and experience

In order to be successful, a background in Automotive, Aerospace or Military would be highly advantageous. This role requires the ability to work with large bills of materials (BOM) and coordinate large scale manufacturing with over 100 parts.

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.

Job Reference Number

13554BR

Employee Type

Full Time

Duration

16 Months

Hours Per Week

37.5

Working Schedule

4xFlex

Country

United Kingdom (UK)

Clearance Required for Role

BPSS, SC

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What we offer you

At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:

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

Business Environment

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lockheed Martin recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Discrimination on any of these grounds is expressly forbidden. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Expires

28/06/2024

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