Senior Materials Controller

dnata Catering UK – Hounslow, England, United Kingdom

dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, offering ground handling, cargo, travel and catering & retail services at over 130 airports in more than 30 countries across six continents. At dnata, we are by your side for the entire travel experience. dnata Catering and Retail is one of the world’s leading in-flight hospitality providers, delivering world-class culinary services and innovative products that enhance our passengers’ experience.

We are currently seeking a Senior Material Controller to join our Procurement team in Hounslow.

Working alongside the Procurement team’s Specialists, Data Analytics and Innovation & Menu Development, your role is to take responsibility for the team that purchases materials from authorised vendors and airline nominated vendors. You will minimise stock holding whilst ensuring stock levels are sufficient to provide our operational teams with the materials they need to perform their function.

Who you’ll deal with :

Internal : Colleagues, Line Manager, Support Functions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the purchasing team in the delivery of the overall procurement and material control business strategy, with direct accountability for the material control team
• Placing orders with nominated suppliers in line with purchasing policies & procedures
• Providing forecast volume information on products
• Maintaining good working relationships with suppliers
• Following up on delivery queries, shortages etc. with suppliers
• Keeping the operation informed on product issues
• Carrying out investigations into delivery failures and putting corrective actions in place
• Carrying out stock takes as necessary and using information to manage ordering levels
• Highlighting any shelf-life issues to the operations team
• Liaising with the operations regarding menu and product changes promptly
• Ensuring information is entered correctly on SAP and dealing with troubleshoots promptly
• Reconciling theoretical and physical stock levels
• Ensuring any quality issues are resolved with minimal impact on customer
• Ensuring period end stock takes are correctly completed and entered onto SAP
• Managing wastage and stock holdings in line with targets
• Ensuring all goods are received in line with due diligence and compliance targets

This list is not exhaustive; accountabilities may vary depending on locality or role complexity and may include any other duties considered reasonable by the line manager.

What you’ll have

If you believe your skills and experience align with what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply — we’d love to hear from you!

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Food and Beverage Services and Airlines and Aviation

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