Singer Vehicle Design
Material Operations - Material Control Crew Member
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Material Controller
Location: Woodford Halse
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Material Operations
Reports to: Materials Manager
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, a total of 41.25 hours 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, the 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 and support our “Everything Is Important” culture.
Job Summary
Material Control Responsibilities –
- Schedule and control the supply of materials and components to meet the build plan requirements.
- Manage stock levels, assessing and monitoring the volume requirements against planning assumptions and agreed targets.
- Implement and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to workshop where required.
- Interpret the master schedule to create material demand and plan material supply.
- Understand and manage the risks to minimise impact on the build plan schedule.
- Carry out actions in relation to material shortages that affect production.
- Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and identifying areas of improvement.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and facilitate materials to the build schedule efficiently as and when required.
- Create and issue forecasts to suppliers, as well as developing good relationships with suppliers to ensure demand for materials is made and deliveries made on time.
- Support supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure demand for materials is met.
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Experience Required
- A good understanding of supply chain management or expert knowledge of a specialist area.
- Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing and automotive processes and components would be an advantage.
- Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar.
- Previous experience of materials planning and managing the smooth supply of materials in line with production requirements and budget.
- Must have great attention to detail.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for career development and progression
- Supportive and inclusive work environment
- Wellness and employee support
Benefits:
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Private medical insurance
- On-site parking
- Free refreshments
- Company pension
- Company events
What we’re looking for:
You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills, a can-do attitude, be confident to work independently with guidance. Resilience, an acceptance of change management with the willing to self-develop with any future training and development needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.
The closing date for all applications is 26 October 2026. Singer Body & Paint reserves the right to interview exceptional candidates and make an offer of employment before the closing date should we wish.
To find out more about Singer Vehicle Design, take a look at our website: http://singervehicledesign.com
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