Material Controller

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Gordon Murray Automotive is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver- centric connection.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Material Controller to join our Manufacturing Team based in Surrey.

Material Controller within GMA will Support the establishment and ramp-up of Logistics operations at a specialised, small-volume automotive manufacturing operation. Implement and lead Logistics Control Operations enabling vehicle production on daily basis to produce high quality vehicles across all models. Work together with GMD / GMA members to lead the development and standardization of Logistics Control Operations milestones to achieve customer expectations and maximize production. Working with the Purchasing, Manufacturing & Design teams to ensure capacity planning, on time delivery & stock control. Ramp-up of assembly production at a low-volume manufacturing operation and start up new manufacturing plant with Teamwork, Respect, and Innovation.

Responsibilities:

  • Working closely with internal stakeholders to develop a supply chain strategy within GMA

  • Work together with GMA/GMD members to continuously improve / develop logistics process

  • Investigate stock discrepancies and improve the accuracy of information

  • Liaise with Manufacturing and purchasing departments to avoid manufacturing delays

  • Support Production control / purchasing functions as necessary to cover holidays and absence

  • Support Cycle Time and line rebalancing, trials and training activities from logistics point of view

  • Support new model activities

  • Promote, establish and sustain problem-solving through daily management by engaging team members to improve their process through understanding of targets and gaps

  • Maintaining accurate records and manage / controlling weekly and monthly stock levels, delivery times and transport costs then coordinate and control the order cycle. Identify waste in logistics processes and implement activities to improve efficiency

  • Be available to work OT, shutdowns and travel as needed

    Experience and Qualifications:

  • Experience within procurement of materials

  • Experience with ERP and/or MRP systems

  • Able to analyse complex data to ensure optimisation of manufacturing constraints

  • Excellent proficiency in the use of office products (predominantly Excel)