Materials Controller

Brook Street Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our Belfast client for a Materials Controller to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.The RoleReporting to the Lead Material Planner, you will support the management of customer contracts and long-term agreements, ensuring excellent service delivery while procuring and managing inventory in line with customer forecasts and business requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesForecasting & Inventory ManagementProcess customer forecasts and liaise with purchasing on material requirements.Monitor stock levels and analyse forecast versus actual usage.Identify forecast discrepancies and challenge slow or non-moving stock where appropriate.Maintain inventory in line with customer demand, lead times, and contractual commitments.Resolve supply gaps and support continuity of supply.Order & Supply Chain CoordinationProgress customer orders and provide regular updates to internal teams.Monitor incoming stock and communicate potential delays proactively.Obtain supplier quotations and pricing for materials and spot purchases.Customer Service & Account SupportRespond promptly to customer enquiries.Maintain accurate CRM records.Provide account cover during colleague absences.Attend customer meetings when required.Develop product knowledge to maximise customer opportunities and identify areas for added value.Reporting & Data ManagementAnalyse delivery performance and issue reports to internal and external stakeholders.Create and monitor KPIs and support month-end reporting activities.Maintain customer part and pricing databases.Team SupportCollaborate closely with colleagues to resolve day-to-day issues.Support team members during periods of increased workload.Essential CriteriaGCSEs/A-Levels (or equivalent).Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook and Excel.Excellent analytical, organisational, and numerical skills.Strong IT skills and attention to detail.Ability to produce accurate reports and work to a high degree of precision.Good commercial awareness and customer relationship skills.Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Hours - Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pmSalary - £28,000To apply, please send your CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link.#NIT2Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ