Supply Chain Controller - 8 Month FTC

Global manufacturing business requires a Supply Chain Controller on an 8 month FTC. Applicants need experience of day-to-day supplier management, supplier orderbook management, and controlling material flow in both MRP/ERP and MS Excel (intermediate-to-advanced level).

The Supply Chain Controller will work as part of a team, responsible for day-to-day supplier management including overseeing orderbooks, supplier recovery plans, and ensuring optimal flow of goods and materials into the manufacturing facility.

Specific duties of the Supply Chain Controller include:

• Communication of production and manufacturing plans to the supply chain
• Supplier orderbook management
• Day-to-day supplier management against OTD/OTIF
• Purchase order management and expediting
• Forecasting and supply planning activity in MS Excel (intermediate-to-advanced) and MRP
• Inter-departmental liaison

Supply Chain Controller applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Experience in a purchasing role, such as a Buyer or Senior Buyer OR experience in supply chain planning, such as Supply Planner, Materials Planner, Supply Chain Controller, Inventory Planner, Supply Chain Coordinator
• Expertise in MS Excel; intermediate-to-advanced proficiency (Pivot Tables, Vlookup, Formulas)
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• MRP/ERP literacy - advantageous
• Problem solving skills
• Comfortable working a site-based, FTC position until the end of 2026