Inventory Controller

Do you hold experience within materials and resource planning?

Do you hold strong SAP knowledge?

Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

We are working with Tata Steel to seek an MRP Controller. The successful applicant will be responsible for the material resource planning and reporting to the Inventory Manager. A typical day would involve working with Stores Operatives, Production Managers and Procurement to ensure supply is balanced with demand. 

Due to the nature of the steelworks, only those with a Driving Licence and access to their own vehicle can be considered. 

Role: Material Resource Planning (MRP) Controller

Location: Tata Steel, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG

100% site based for training. Opportunity for X2 days work from home after training. 

Rate: £26,000 per annum. £13.70ph

Contract length: 12 months initially, with the view to extend or offer a permanent position 

Shift Patterns: Mon-Thu 08:30-16:45 and Fri 08:30-15:45 (36.5 hours per week)

Opportunity for an earlier start and finish time available (07:00am onwards)

Start: ASAP, pending the successful result of a medical assessment, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring available stock is in line with current sales 

• Rectifying material shortages as required 

• Reviewing SAP software to approve or modify purchase or production orders 

• Maintaining and updating a fully accurate Inventory at all times 

• Handling exception messages and resolving inventory delays effectively 

• Liaising with Procurement, Production teams and external suppliers daily 

• Working with Production Managers to resolve shop floor queries promptly

• Achieving query resolution with Stores Operatives 

• Working under a high Health and Safety standard at all times 

Essential requirements:

• Driving Licence and access to own vehicle (due to nature of the site)

• SAP knowledge (2+years)

• Previous experience working with Inventory stock 

• Strong IT literacy, especially MS Excel 

• Good verbal and written communication skill

• Strong Health and Safety understanding 

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV

• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

• 35 days paid holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays)

• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles 

• Free access to emotional, physical and financial wellbeing resources 

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements. 

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.