Materials Manager - Shorterm Group : Job Details

Is 2025 going to be the year that you take a positive step in your career?If you are looking for that new beginning or just considering making that move then to take your career to the next level then this may be just the role for you?The role will manage the materials operations of the 3 locations as per below, so geographically, if you live within a 45 minute commute of any of these locations then this may well be for you?Materials ManagerLocations: Leeds, Hope, MendipWho are we looking for?Due to an internal promotion of our current long serving Materials Manager, Freightliner is looking for the next dynamic individual to take the material division forward and build on the great work that has already been achieved. The position can be based at any one of our 3 maintenance depots at Leeds, Hope, or Mendip. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our materials team to deliver loco and wagon materials to all our designated maintenance depots.On your first day, we'll expect you to have:* Commitment to developing safe working practices.* In depth knowledge of supply chain and inventory management systems, with proven experience in this area.* Experience within the role of Materials Controller / Logistics Controller / Buyer / Materials Management with experience in forecasting and procurement tools, collating and developing business KPIs.* Ability to drive Continuous Improvement to ensure we achieve our targets and standardise our processes across our depots.What will be your responsibilities? * Being a safety influencer by ensuring you and your team work safely at all times whilst always looking for opportunities to do things safer and more efficiently.* Owning the material control process using our Asset Management System and working with the stores teams to deliver effective planning, implementation and optimal stock levels that are accurate and proven through audit/stock counts.* Liaise with internal customers and external suppliers and develop good relationships with them through regular engagement to ensure we optimise stock levels and achieve maximum efficiency for the control of material.* Resolve material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions while identifying and creating strategic solutions to improve material flow at multiple levels * Develop and maintain visual management process in line with lean practises and monitor the utilisation of materials on site producing reports to show performance.* Report on all of the above at our monthly team meetings.Our perks and benefitsOur people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:* Competitive pay* Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay* Access to the company's life assurance scheme* A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.* Hybrid working options for eligible rolesThis post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.Could it be time to start the search to your new employment future?If so please contact Mark on: