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Materials Controller
Job Posted: 38 minutes ago
Salary: £ 38,000 - 42,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Grove Park
Expire in: a month
Job Description
At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time Material Controller to join our team in Grove Park
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your Materials Controller expertise in a new cutting-edge field. We're seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Material Controller, on a permanent basis You'll be responsible for overseeing a fleet of trains undergoing a Mid Life Refresh to be completed at Grove Park Depot over 3 Years. Training will be completed at Ramsgate Depot over a 3 month period. As part of this role, you will operate across both Grove Park (London) predominately and occasionally Ramsgate, so flexibility to travel between sites is essential. You will manage a team of two staff members and play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of material supply, project planning, and supplier coordination. Your responsibilities will include forecasting, scheduling, and maintaining order books to keep the project on track.
We'll look to you to:
Oversee goods receipt and goods issue processes
Ensure accurate material storage and location management
Monitor supplier OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) and customer OTD (On-Time Delivery)
Manage the open overdue order book
Process purchase requisitions, acknowledgements, and invoices efficiently
Expedite material deliveries and resolve supplier issues
Maximise material availability while minimising Liquidated Damages exposure
Handle invoice management and NCR (Non-Conformance Report) resolution
Book materials to service orders and create paperwork for stock rejections
Manage picking kits for component exchange programmes
All about you
Previous experience in a Materials Controller, Materials Planner, or Supply Chain role within the rail, engineering, automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industry.
Strong understanding of material planning, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).
Knowledge of goods receipt, goods issue, stock control, and supplier performance management.
Familiarity with procurement processes, order book management, and supplier OTIF (On-Time In-Full) tracking.
Things you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our agile working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical)
Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle
You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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