Material Coordinator

Job Title: Material Coordinator

Location: Uxbridge Area

Type of role: Permanent, Full-time

Job Description:

In this role you will be respomsible for ensuring that the correct materials are available when required and at the right cost to support production events aligning with broader Material Management & Logistics strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory optimisation. Ensure that minimal inventory levels are maintained and that the inventory is maximised, reducing waste.
• Ensuring that requisitions are complete and accurate.
• Oversee subcontracting processes which will include raising purchase orders and handling supplier requests.
• Streamline the return of unused materials.
• Cross-functional coordination. Ability to work effectively across the central MML functions to ensure timely material availability.
• Material requests management. Oversee and challenge material requests and proposing local alternatives when necessary.
• Supplier partnerships. Help to develop supplier relationships to improve lead times for materials.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Attention to detail, managing orders accurately.
• Negotiation skills securing favourable material costs.
• Proposing alternative solutions to material sourcing issues.
• Strong analytical skills.

Education and Qualifications:

• A technical/Aviation background.
• University degree is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge and experience of logistics processes.
• An understanding and familiarity with aspects of maintenance procedures.