Assistant Production Controller - Swindon, United Kingdom - Storm Recruitment (Swindon)

    Storm Recruitment (Swindon)
    Storm Recruitment (Swindon) Swindon, United Kingdom

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    Job Title:
    Assistant Production Controller


    Location:
    Swindon

    Salary: 24, ,500 (pro rata)


    Reports To:
    Senior Inventory Controller

    Hours: 20 hours/week Monday to Friday (flexible on start time)


    Job Purpose:


    The prime function of the Assistant Production Controller is to support the Production Controller in the management of all aspects of the company's production activity and to support the company's sales order demand and stock policies, through creating and managing Works orders.


    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Planning and scheduling of stock rework to support demand

    Creation and issue of works orders

    Management of quarantined stock to refresh and return to saleable stock

    Support the Inventory Team and work with other departments to ensure the availability of products to achieve on-time and in full delivery of customer orders.


    Liaising with the warehouse staff to ensure stock rotation is carried out based on shelf-life constraints and stock rotation principles (FIFO)

    Stock Management and purchase of labels and associated ancillary battery parts

    Negotiation with suppliers to gain the best prices and lead times

    Order placement on materials suppliers based on forecast and lead time requirements

    System housekeeping concerning BOM, drawing issues, and engineering changes


    Requirements:
    Self-Motivated, a lateral thinker, and able to work under pressure

    Have drive and enthusiasm, be self-confident and a good team player

    Ability to absorb customer detail, product, and price information

    Computer literate using Microsoft Office and associated business software

    Numerate, with a sound knowledge of trend analysis

    Articulate, with a good telephone manner

    Have an excellent work ethic and good business acumen


    Experience and Qualifications:
    A qualification in materials planning or equivalent would be an advantage.

    Have a sound working knowledge of materials management and planning, and be competent in using spreadsheets, MRP, and MPS