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September 19, 2024

Lockheed Martin Corporation

OTHER & FULL TIME


Material Controller (18 month FTC)

Manufacturing
Merthyr Tydfil
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Material Controller to join the company, to be based out of our facility in Merthyr Tydfil. This role will be 18 months in duration on an FTC basis.
We are seeking experience gained within a Materials / Production environment, possibly in capacities such as Material Control, Configuration Analyst or Production Control.

In return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

What will I be doing?
  • Reporting status to the Master Scheduler and highlighting areas where assistance is required and flagging any potential delays to production.
  • Working closely with Manufacturing and Stores functions to ensure the production schedule is adhered to.
  • Co-ordinating shipments and returns to and from off-site locations.
  • Creation of As-Built (A-0096) records, including evidencing the embodiment of change and closure of concessions.
You will have a good understanding of programme requirements, maintain action records, chase and expedite outstanding deliveries, highlight shortages and hold the internal customer to account.

You will be a problem solver with a positive attitude and good organisational skills.

Other duties:
  • Utilising MRP reports and following actions in the supply chain to ensure material is ordered and delivered to meet production requirements.
  • Prioritising of kits to support build plans.
  • Tracks and reports on the configuration of the As-Built standard of manufactured assemblies in accordance with business processes and contractual requirements in preparation for delivery to the customer.
Required skills, qualifications and experience


In order to be successful a background in Automotive, Aerospace or Defence would be highly advantageous. This role requires the ability to work with large quantities of materials and coordinate large scales manufacturing with over 100 parts.
  • Proficient with Microsoft work packages - detailed Excel knowledge is essential with the ability to understand and modify macros.
  • Experience in a busy production environment with high value operations and complex components.
  • Good experience gained within a Materials / Production environment, possibly in capacities such as Material Control, Configuration Analyst or Production Control.
  • Excellent working knowledge of material control philosophies and practices in a wide range of environments.
  • A good knowledge of SAP material management system (or alternative ERP system).
  • Kitting material to the shop floor with SAP (or alternative ERP system).
  • Experience of having worked with multi-functional teams.
  • Key Competencies: Excellent communicator, able to hold others accountable to agreed actions, personal accountability, building relationships, planning for results, customer first mindset, adaptability.
  • Capable of obtaining SC - Security Clearance
Job Reference Number
15845BR
Employee Type
Full Time
Duration
FTC 18 months
Hours Per Week
37.5
Working Schedule
4x Flex
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Clearance Required for Role
SC
Graduate, Intern or Apprentice Vacancy?
No
What we offer you
At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more.
We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off. We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement.
We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Pension
  • Dental
  • Critical Illness
  • Life Assurance
  • Travel Insurance
  • Employee discounts for top high street shops
  • Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counselling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
  • Internal training and development alongside out Education assistance programmes
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave
Business Environment
Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.
We know that diversity of thought leads to better solutions for our customers. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we’d love to hear how you might contribute to our mission and our team and would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the criteria set out in our job advert. In addition, we are committed to inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable adjustments to our applications process. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact?recruitment.lmuk@global.lmco.com or call 023 92 458 000.
Job Expires
19/09/2025

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