Trainee Material Controller - Steel and Aluminium

G-TEKT Europe Manufacturing is a world-class automotive manufacturer, based in Brockworth, Gloucester. Utilising state of the art presses and robotic welding equipment we produce automotive pressings and assemblies for JLR, Toyota, Tesla, Nissan & BMW.

To ensure the efficient, timely, and accurate control and flow of raw materials, specifically steel and aluminum, into the manufacturing process to support continuous automotive production. The Material Controller will manage inventory, liaise with suppliers, monitor material usage, and ensure raw material availability in line with production schedules and quality requirements.

Full training will be given to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

Setting of key planning parameters to ensure timely delivery of raw materials

Monitor and manage raw material inventory levels in line with production demands

Maintain accurate stock records through regular PI activity

Monitor material usage rates and adjust planning accordingly

Support ongoing supply into the Plants on an OTIF basis

Support NPI activity and adoption into mass production process across the Plants

Generate Material Forecasts to align to key project milestones

Generate long term material consumption forecasts

Management of the Customers CPS material process

Manage supplier concerns through root cause analysis & countermeasure

Work with Quality & Engineering to address material non-conformities

Vendor Ratings - generate and monitor key material suppliers

Problem Solving any supply constraints to minimise downtime

Conduct a robust RFQ process for sourcing of low volume material solutions

Control of off-site Customer owned material

Management of the Model Runout Program with minimum obsolescence

Ensure Supplier ASN compliance and resolve any invoice queries

Reporting on departmental KPIs such as inventory turnover, shortages, stock holding, valuation, accuracy and supplier performance

Person Profile

Enthusiastic and highly self-motivated.

Excellent organisational skills, deadline adherence and exceptional attention to accuracy and detail.

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Able to act under pressure with calmness, clarity of thought and decisive authority.

IT literate in use of Microsoft Packages and QAD system

Team Player

Must have a good attitude for individual development.

Must be able to follow instructions.

Hours of work:

Monday to Thursday - 08.00 to 16.30

Friday - 08.00 to 15.30

Locations:

Based at G-TEM Gloucester Plant 1

Support function at Gloucester for Plant 4 and S. Wales Plant 2 & 3