via indeed · 10 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Material Controller

MPE Electronics Ltd
Uckfield Full-time
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Company Overview

  • 'MPE Electronics Ltd is a dedicated manufacturer within the electronic industry, focusing on PCB assemblies from procurement to testing. We pride ourselves on a friendly, small company culture that values our staff as our greatest asset.'

  • Job Purpose and Scope

  • To ensure the effective planning, control, and availability of materials and inventory required to meet production schedules and customer requirements.

  • 'Responsibilities'

  • Establish, maintain and manage contract orders to ensure continuity of supply and customer requirements are met.

  • Oversee customer\-owned stock, ensuring accurate stock records and effective inventory management.

  • Understand the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system to support production schedules and material availability

  • Monitor and manage supplier performance, including on\-time delivery and service level compliance

  • Management of excess and slow\-moving stock while monitoring expiry dates and date\-coded materials

  • Identify and resolve material supply issues, including pricing discrepancies, critical material shortages or problem parts to minimise disruption to production.

  • Cost of sales analysis

  • Liaise closely with production, purchasing and sales, and suppliers to ensure material availability aligns with operational and customer demands

  • Qualifications and Experience

  • Essential

  • Knowledge of the electronic industry, components and supply chain

  • Purchasing and material control environment

  • Computer literacy

  • Desirable

  • Supplier knowledge

  • Purchasing environment within the electronics industry

  • Component recognition, part numbering make up

  • Contract set up experience

  • Stock control

  • Excel programs

  • Good negotiations skills
Pay: £35,000\.00\-£40,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Work Location: In person

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