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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Everything we do here is full of life. And we’re committed to developing infrastructure that benefits even more people. From the iconic bullet train in Japan, to sustainable metro systems in Europe and inspiring the next generation in North America. We’re connecting, evolving, protecting and investing in even more. And there’s so much for you to get involved in, learn from, and flourish doing.
Your new role
As the Material Controller you will be managing a portfolio of consumable/ warranty and repair materials, whilst utilising a materials planning systems ensuring optimal and accurate stock levels, placing and expediting orders via SAP. You will also be responsible for managing SKU’s and stock levels by exception to ensure minimal stock holding and maximal stock accuracy.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
- Utilise MRP to ensure optimal stock holdings, incorporating forecasted and planned requirements at the depots.
- Updating planning system inputs to reflect changes in the range of SKU’s including the management of supplier purchase information.
- Responsibility for the availability and stock levels of a supplier specific list of materials.
- Management of SAP Purchase requisitions, placing and managing orders in line with MRP.
- Supplier order book management.
- Completion of management reporting – eg Purchase requisition/Order/Supplier Spend/Depot availability
- Identification of improvement programmes required to increase stock availability or forecast accuracy.
- Work with CPC to ensure materials are at the right place at the right time.
- Work with Projects to support new acquisitions.
- Works with suppliers to optimise spend.
- Support Engineering Change management.
- Support Owner Owned Spares management
- Management of logistics into Depots and Warehouse.
- Timely payment of supplier invoices – Invoice query management.
- Build strong relationship with other key departments and adopt a collaborative approach
About you
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in a Purchasing or Materials Control role
- High competency level in use of Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)
- Proven track record of managing materials in environments with a significant level of uncertainty
- Fully conversant with modern procurement and purchasing techniques.
- Experience of working with ERP systems
- Ability to influence and measure the supply base to defined SLA’s and KPI’s
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Experience in working with complex, global supply chains
- A natural problem solver – highly analytical with developed decision making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Commitment to working as part of a team
Qualifications
- Minimum GCSEs – Maths and English (C / 4 or above)
- Level 3/BTEC /A level or equivalent
Desirable Requirements
- Experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering environment
- Experience of complex material planning systems
- Experience in a critical spares industry
Why Hitachi Rail?
At Hitachi Rail you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues.
We offer a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement as well as a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, and many more perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date for applications is 18th March 2024.
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