Materials Controller

Reference:MM6438

Sector:Administration

Salary:£30,000 to £35,000 Per Annum

Town/City:Essex

Contract Type:Permanent

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We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Bifold & uPVC Materials Controller to take full responsibility for ordering and controlling all materials required for bifold door and uPVC window and door production.

The role is focused on maintaining accurate stock levels at all times, ensuring smooth production flow without over-ordering, shortages, or unnecessary stock holding.

Key Responsibilities

Materials Ordering (Bifold & uPVC Only)

  • Order all materials required for bifold doors and uPVC windows and doors
  • Place orders in line with production schedules and confirmed jobs
  • Monitor supplier lead times and plan orders accordingly
  • Chase suppliers to resolve late or missing deliveries

 

Stock Control

  • Control stock levels exclusively for bifold and uPVC materials
  • Maintain agreed minimum and maximum stock levels
  • Prevent over-stocking and accumulation of dead stock
  • Monitor daily material usage
  • Carry out regular stock checks

 

Goods In

  • Check deliveries against purchase orders
  • Report shortages, damages, or incorrect items immediately
  • Ensure all materials are correctly stored and labelled

 

Systems

  • Update all material orders and stock movements on the system
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date stock records at all times

 

This Role Does Not Include

  • Customer service
  • Site deliveries or logistics
  • Staff management
  • Pricing or quoting
  • Commercial materials

 

Experience & Skills

  • Previous experience in materials ordering or stock control
  • Knowledge of bifold doors and/or uPVC systems (preferred)
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to take full ownership and accountability for stock control

 

Success in This Role Looks Like

  • No production delays due to material shortages
  • Stock levels consistently controlled within agreed limits

 

For more information or to apply please contact Chase Taylor Recruitment quoting reference MM6438

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