Materials Controller - Tyseley, United Kingdom - West Midlands Trains

West Midlands Trains

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Tyseley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As part of the Abellio Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees.

As part of this investment, we are looking to recruit a
Materials Controller on a
full time basis, based in
Tyseley.

You will support the materials function in all aspects of material procurement; planning; data analysis; KPI reporting; stock control and compliance with company policies and procedures.

To deputise where necessary for the Materials Manager

What does the job involve?

To provide professional materials support to the Materials Manager in order to maintain and improve the service provided to the production and train presentation activities across all depots and outstations.
To provide data analysis; budget & financial period end reports; exam kit forecasting and reports on material trends
To produce & analyse KPI's supporting the materials function
To monitor that component stock levels are in line with production requirements and to ensure that components are procured; delivered on time and in accordance with WMT purchasing procedures
To plan and ensure that the PI and stock take functions are actioned and maintained in line with company procedures and auditing requirements and to investigate and resolve any stock discrepancies
To ensure that materials are receipted, booked in, stored appropriately, issued and recorded in accordance with appropriate procedures and processes using the company computerised system
To reduce stock inventory levels including slow moving and obsolete parts whilst maintaining product availability to support current production requirements.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and post as required

What skills and experience do I need to do the job?

Knowledge of Equinox pertaining to the stores function
Knowledge of the Stores and Depot procedures relating to Equinox, materials handling and storage
Basic engineering or electrical background
Knowledge of COSHH safety related procedures and instructions.
Knowledge of manual handling (theory & practice)
Knowledge of applicable Safety Management Systems
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Good interpersonal skills
Good numerical and analytical skills; attention to detail and accuracy is essential
Able to prioritise workloads to effectively support the stores function

What are the salary and benefits?

Competitive salary & excellent benefits
Final salary pension one of the best pension schemes available
Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company for you, your partner, and any dependent children
75% off all other train company travel tickets
Retail discounts
Career development opportunities

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.