Singer Vehicle Design
Material Control Crew Member
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Material Control Crew Member
Material Controller
Location: Woodford Halse Job Type: 18 Month – Fixed Term Contract Department: Material Operations Reports to: Material Planning Manager
Hours of Work: Your normal hours of work are from 07:30 to 16:15 from Monday to Thursday, and 07:00 to 15:30 on Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day. You may be expected to work additional hours as required by the business. You will also be entitled to one working-from-home day per week.
About Us
Singer is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation; we are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence."
We are proud to foster a collaborative and supportive environment where people can thrive. As we grow, we’re looking for an experienced Material Controller to join our team, on a fixed-term 18-month contract, and support our "Everything Is Important" culture.
Job Summary
As the Material Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials and components to support our production and build schedules, embodying our philosophy that "Everything Is Important."
The role involves planning and coordinating material requirements, managing inventory levels, and maintaining supply chain continuity to meet operational demands. You will:
- Interpret production schedules to create material demand plans
- Monitor stock levels against agreed targets
- Proactively manage supply risks to minimize production disruptions
- Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure material availability
- Resolve material shortages, support supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement
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Key Responsibilities
- Schedule and control the supply of materials and components to meet build plan requirements
- Monitor and report material shortages, ensuring risks to production are identified and communicated promptly
- Liaise daily with the Build team to resolve vehicle-specific material shortages
- Work closely with Material Controllers to manage part availability and coordinate actions to prevent build delays
- Attend build and production meetings, providing updates on material status, shortages, and recovery plans
- Collaborate with the MRP Data Analyst to resolve demand planning issues and improve accuracy
- Maintain and communicate car-by-car material status updates during SOS (Situations On Status) meetings
- Manage supplier communications to expedite deliveries, resolve issues, and ensure on-time material delivery
- Monitor stock levels against production demand and planning assumptions
- Interpret build schedules and MRP requirements to create accurate material demand plans
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that may impact schedules
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including optimising material planning and supply processes
- Develop strong relationships with internal teams and suppliers to ensure timely material supply
- Participate in supplier meetings and actions that support production requirements
- Implement and evaluate material delivery processes from supplier to workshop where required
- Create and issue material forecasts to suppliers while building strong supplier relationships
- Support supplier meetings and negotiations to meet demand
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Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
- A good understanding of supply chain management or expertise in a specialist area
- Knowledge of manufacturing and automotive processes (advantageous)
- Experience using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar
- Proven material planning experience ensuring smooth material supply aligned with production requirements and budget
- Attention to detail is critical
- Reliable, punctual, and organised
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills
NOTICE: This position is not limited to the listed duties. Responsibilities may be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet business needs. The provided roles are illustrative of potential work types.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Wellness and employee support
Key Benefits:
- 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Private medical insurance
- On-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Company pension scheme
- Company events
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, representing a variety of cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and physical abilities. This reflects the diversity of our global communities.
Application Deadline:
23 July 2026 (Singer reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates before this date.)
To learn more about Singer Vehicle Design, visit: http://singervehicledesign.com
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