Material Control Administrator - Fixed Term Contract

Material Control Administrator - Fixed Term Contract

Swift Group Limited - Hull

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Full time

Temporary

THE OPPORTUNITY Material Control Administrator - Fixed Term Contract

Team Swift are recruiting for the role of Material Control Administrator based at our HQ. This role is a fixed-term contract.

This role will provide administrative support to the Material Control team by ensuring all supplier information, with a focus on delivery dates, is up to date and accurate at all times. Expediting urgent orders and coordinating the information flows between the Material Control team and other internal departments including Production, Logistics and Procurement.

Working with a team of 3 material planners for the Material Control Manager, within the supply chain function, this role will be based on-site full-time, as the key point of contact for all stock availability queries. Providing the liaison for information between suppliers, production, logistics and other internal stakeholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Placing and chasing urgent order requirements with suppliers
• Placing orders for bulk items
• Monitoring forecasted shortages and liaising with suppliers and materials planners to ensure any gaps are mitigated
• Issuing schedule changes to suppliers
• Issuing and progressing order books to ensure all delivery dates are up to date and accurate
• Ensuring all data in systems and reports is kept up to date
• Internal point of contact for material availability queries
• Closing off works orders
• Liaising with stakeholders on firm order amendments
• Actively support and champion our Team Swift ethos and EPIC core values
• Be familiar with, and adhere to, company policies and procedures
• Meet your health & safety responsibilities and co-operate with management to achieve a healthy and safe workplace, taking reasonable care of yourself and others
• Be flexible with approach to the delivery of projects, understanding the challenges faced in different environments within the organisation, which on the whole are fast paced and demanding

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience within a fast paced environment, preferably in manufacturing
• Excellent administration skills with a high standard of attention to detail
• Strong IT and Social Media skills (Word, Excel, Facebook, Linked In, Instagram etc)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure
• Great interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to 'think on your feet' using your own initiative and manage stakeholders
• Hard-working, organised and punctual with an accurate and consistent performance
• Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions
• A collaborative attitude who is keen to learn and bring ideas to the team

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Swift Group is the UK's largest manufacturer of Touring Caravans, Motorhomes and Holiday Homes; we are proud to be the only organisation to operate across all three sectors. We are currently expanding our presence across Europe, Asia and Australasia!

Established in 1964, our aim has always been to provide unforgettable holiday experiences by pioneering high quality, expertly-engineered and designed products with outstanding value for money. Supported by industry-leading customer service and the UK's largest approved dealer network, Swift makes ownership as straightforward as possible.

Swift is based in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, and encompasses Swift Go, the UK's only manufacturer-operated Motorhome hire facility, which allows consumers to enjoy adventures on the road or even test the waters of Motorhome ownership out of its Manchester and Edinburgh depots.

At the centre of a fast-paced, dynamic industry and with ambitious growth plans for the future, Swift employs driven, high-calibre employees who thrive in a culture of opportunities and development. Employees can build on their professional knowledge and talents via Swift Academy, the company's learning programme dedicated to helping everyone achieve their full potential.

Competitive

Competitive

Hours

37.5

27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays - Early finish Friday; 2.5 day weekend - Easy access to site & free on-site parking available - Swift Academy - Health & Wellbeing