Material Controller

Stansted Mountfitchet
6 days ago
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Job Purpose

This role has two primary elements. 

Will be required to react in support of AOG activity and deploy alongside the GO TEAM (if required) to assist in the efficient recovery of customer aircraft.
Support the line maintenance network by managing, receiving and issuing of aircraft components and associated material to meet engineering requirements.Job Accountabilities

Provide all aspects of logistics functionality in support of AOG team activity.
Coordinating the transportation of spares, materials and tooling to/from locations as necessary. 
Effectively manage stock, maintaining part availability whilst ensuring shelf life of components/material is not exceeded in line with customer contracts.
Update and maintain stock assurance data within ERP system.
Carry out regular stock checks, utilising ERP system, to ensure stock levels are accurately maintained.
Coordinate with Procurement department to ensure shortfalls are being progressed with delivery forecasts.
Adhere to aircraft parts Goods Receiving practises, i.e. inspection and part number verification, to ensure all parts are received in the relevant condition with the correct regulatory documentation.
Adhere to aircraft parts Goods Dispatching practices.
Maintain compliance with 3rd party Suppliers logistic procedures.
Ensure compliance with Engineering Policy, Statutory Airworthiness requirements, Safety Standards, Company Standing Instructions and Health and SafetyLegislation.

Assist with any other ad-hoc tasks or projects.The normal working day is between 08:00 and 16:00 on Monday to Friday. 30 minutes is provided for lunch.

Qualification & Education:

Secondary school levelExperience:

Two years stores experience within aviation (or similar industry)
   Knowledge of AMOS and/or similar ERPs. 
   Quantum stores experience an advantage.Skills and Abilities:

Ability to work autonomously
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Ability to analyse data
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel etc.)
Resilient with the ability to deliver results under pressure
Ability to deal with people at all levels of the organisation

Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds

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