Material Controller - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Graphic Packaging International

Graphic Packaging International

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night.

We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate.

We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

We are looking for a Material Controller to join our team in Gateshead.

Job Purpose

The Materials Controller will be part of the Supply Chain Team and deliver a first class service through proactively pursuing and finding a resolution to prevent any supply chain issues that would effect an efficient production.

This will be done by liaising with external suppliers and having close interaction with planning/production/operations to ensure the business provides a high level of customer service at all times.

They will be able to cover all material controller aspects in order to provide absence cover and training.

Specific Responsibilities

Coordinate calling in of materials in line with the plan and movements of pallets between suppliers and warehouses
Checking status of the Gluing plan
Raising orders for dies and consumables.
Building packing specs.
Order raw materials (board

- in sheet or reel format, windows, outers)

Daily download from Avante to effectively plan material requirements
Raise purchase orders on Avante system as required
Place daily call offs for raw materials with suppliers
Update Delivery schedule upon confirmation from Supplier/Hauliers
Update works orders with delivery dates after confirmation from Suppliers/Hauliers
Notify planners / Supply Chain Manager of any none availability of raw materials.
Organise Group material transfers
Source and order material sample requests
Liaise with suppliers on all issues
Liaise with external warehouses and transport companies
Follow quality process for claiming against defective materials
Raise NCR's where required
Collate reports as requested for inter departmental use
Maintain Avante MIS system with updated data
Resolve invoice queries
Ensure a good working relationship with all departments
Checking off raised Purchase Orders v supplier confirmations
Closure of old/incomplete purchase orders
Booking in supplier deliveries/checking delivery paperwork
Systems Housekeeping
Work occasional weekends, primarily during peak periods and Customer Launch cycles.
Assist with stock check reconciliations
Liaise with Outworkers