Material Control Specialist
Core
Manage material requirements planning and inventory optimization to ensure timely material supply for Australian solar manufacturing production.
Role type
Material Control Specialist
Builds
Solar manufacturing production lines
Domain
Renewable energy manufacturing / Supply chain
Required skills
Material Requirements Planning (MRP), SAP, inventory management, data analysis, supply risk identification, process improvement
Preferred skills
Statistics or Supply Chain background, stakeholder management
Technologies
SAP
Responsibilities
Develop and monitor Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure materials are available when required to support production and business demand. Monitor inventory levels, material usage and consumption trends to optimise stock levels, improve inventory turnover and minimise carrying costs. Maintain accurate material master data, planning parameters and transactions to support reliable and effective material planning. Develop and maintain material control reports and performance metrics covering inventory, shortages, overdue orders, supply risks and material utilisation. Investigate material shortages, delays, planning discrepancies and supply anomalies, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to achieve timely resolution. Identify and implement improvements to material planning, inventory management and control processes to enhance planning accuracy, operational efficiency and inventory performance. Monitor material supply and supplier commitments, identifying and addressing shortages, delays and supply risks to maintain reliable supply and compliance.
