Materials Controller
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When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions have probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UKs leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Stobarts, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
We are looking for a new Materials Controller, to work alongside our already established team! You will be responsible for ensuring the effective processing of accurate stock transactions, goods distribution and the safeguarding of company assets. A key element of your role will be to ensure you adhere to business policies, procedures and guidelines, alongside managing internal and external relationships.
If this sounds like you and you want to expand your career opportunities in a role with variety, and one which performs to high-quality standards, then apply now!
What you will be doing:
Timebound goods in/out
Tight inventory control
Accurately maintain Supply Chain system data
Ensure effective control of stock into, around and out of the business in-line with procedures and demand
Receipt and shipment of service repairs, in line with Service Level Agreements
Receipt of POs from suppliers
Kitting of sales orders and works orders in line with system demand
Dispatch of shipments including packing and preparation of courier manifests as appropriate
Carrying out perpetual inventory checks to ensure constant accuracy of stock records and actual physical state
Ensuring that stock is correctly labelled and stored
Liaison with both internal and external customers at all levels
Manoeuvring forklift trucks safely, including loading and unloading goods
Adherence to health and safety regulations, attending additional courses as and when required
What we are looking for:
Experience in a similar transactional stock role
Valid counterbalance forklift truck licence
Knowledge and understanding of safety protocols, such as manual handling awareness (MHA), to prevent accidents and injuries
Good communication skills, with ability to adjust style to relevant audiences
Ability to meet commitments and deadlines, whilst being flexible and open to the needs of the business
Calm in the face of adversity and able to work under pressure
Excellent time-keeping and organizational skills, able to prioritise own workload
Highly self-motivated and target driven with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Excellent attention to detail
Capable of manual handling in a safe and efficient manner
Basic IT knowledge and experience
Why Microlise?
When your groceries arrive at your door or you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software, telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used. Our solutions deliver value to many of the UKs leading grocery retailers and food logistics providers as well as to household names including JCB, Eddie?Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, and Royal Mail.
Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Company with shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the way we support and develop our people.
Full support and training to ensure you are well equipped to succeed in your role
Private medical insurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members such as: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership and many more
33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing year on year to 38 days, then further increases with length of service
Life Assurance, 4 times your annual salary
Free Costco membership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discounts with Reward Gateway
Invested in employee health and well-being with over 20 mental health first aiders in the business
Employee Assistance Programmes
Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ, Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives
Free Microlise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British Superbikes
Executive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Great Place to Work certified We have been recognised by the global authority on workplace culture, so come be a part of our success
Best Workplace in the UK for Development, Technology, Wellbeing and Women
Recruitment Process
For successful candidates, interviews will take place whilst the advert is still live; so dont delay getting your application in!
Recruitment Agencies
Whilst we make every effort to directly source candidates for our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier list on the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore do not accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our Recruitment Team or Hiring Managers.
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