We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Controller to join our Operations Team, based at our Castleblayney site on a permanent basis working 39 hours per week.
Why join Kingspan Insulation?
Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry. We help to create the schools, homes, airports, offices, and other buildings where you experience life’s moments.
As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance building materials for the global construction market - Kingspan pioneer new technologies and better ways of building for the world’s low carbon future.
Our vision is to improve building performance, construction methods, and ultimately the lives of people across the world. A vision that you can be a part of!
What do we offer?
* 23 days annual leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life assurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted health care
Responsibilities of our Materials Controller
You will be responsible for the placement and scheduling of purchase orders for a range of materials, including chemicals, facing, packaging, and consumable items used in our manufacturing process and to maintain the correct inventory levels of these materials.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Review Material requirements planning (MRP) system, making communication with Sales teams and Production Planning and tracking project requirements.
* Communicate and liaise with suppliers on a daily basis, expedite purchase orders, ensuring required delivery times are met.
* Identify raw material requirements, raise purchase orders in SAP, and distribute to suppliers.
* Ensure that PO data and pricing is correct, referring to price lists issued by the business.
* Liaise with Freight forwarders and Customs Agents regarding the arrival and customs clearance of imported raw materials from overseas.
* Record and maintain shipping schedule to ensure full visibility of shipping status is available at all times. Schedule deliveries as required, keeping additional storage/demurrage costs to a minimum.
* Review and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.
* Attend both internal and external supplier meetings if required.
What we are looking for in our Materials Controller:
You will have:
* A good level of education.
* Experience within a similar role, particularly within purchasing administration tasks.
* Good communication skills.
* Ability to work towards tight deadlines.
* Good computer skills; Microsoft Office.
* Strong workload prioritisation skills.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Professional telephone manner.
Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:
* Experience in the use of SAP.
Do you think you have the attributes we are looking for? If so, please click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Materials Controller!
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