Materials Controller

Material Controller

Reports to: Material Planning & MSD Planning Lead

Business Unit: ACCBC Manufacturing

Function: Supply Chain / Integrated Business Planning

Grade: TBC

Location: Dammam - Manufacturing Sites

Purpose of the Job

The Material Controller is responsible for executing material planning, inventory monitoring, and supplier coordination activities to ensure uninterrupted production through timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, flavors, and ingredients.

The role supports plant operations by executing MRP plans, coordinating inbound shipments, maintaining ERP data accuracy, and proactively escalating supply risks that may impact production schedules, supplier performance, or new product development timelines.

Operating Context

The role operates within ACCBC Manufacturing in a beverage production environment characterized by:

• High dependency on raw materials, packaging materials, flavors and additives

• ERP-driven MRP planning environment

• Import-driven supply chains requiring customs and documentation coordination

• Strict production schedules and service commitments

• Active new product development pipeline requiring material readiness

• Working capital governance managed at planning leadership level

The role provides plant-level execution support ensuring real-time visibility of material availability to planning and production teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. MRP Execution & Material Monitoring

• Execute material plans generated through ERP/MRP systems

• Monitor daily material consumption against production schedules

• Maintain real-time visibility of material availability for production runs

• Create purchase orders and track approvals where applicable

• Escalate potential material shortages or supply risks proactively

2. Supplier Coordination & Payment Follow-Up

• Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely dispatch of materials

• Coordinate with Procurement and Finance to track supplier payments

• Monitor due payments to prevent supply disruptions

• Escalate payment or supplier-related risks affecting material availability

3. Inventory Monitoring & Stock Accuracy

• Monitor safety stock levels and reorder alerts

• Identify slow-moving and ageing materials

• Support stock rotation initiatives to reduce excess inventory

• Maintain system and physical inventory accuracy

4. Shipment & Documentation Coordination

• Track inbound shipments and follow up on delivery timelines

• Coordinate customs clearance and import documentation processing

• Support LC/CAD and banking documentation requirements

• Monitor shipments to minimize demurrage and delays

5. Quality & Rejection Management

• Coordinate with QA and CQA teams on rejected materials

• Communicate with suppliers regarding rejected shipments

• Support reverse logistics processes for rejected materials

• Track closure of rejection cases to avoid inventory blockage

6. NPD & Packaging Development Support

• Support material readiness for new product development initiatives

• Coordinate packaging artwork approvals with suppliers and internal teams

• Follow up on packaging development activities such as cliché preparation

• Ensure new materials are available before production launch

7. ERP & System Discipline

• Maintain accurate ERP transactions including GRN, consumption and adjustments

• Track material ageing and inventory movements within ERP systems

• Maintain dashboards and reporting for planning visibility

• Ensure data accuracy for MRP planning cycles

8. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate with Warehouse teams on stock reconciliation

• Support Production teams with material availability updates

• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, QA, Marketing, and Planning teams

• Escalate operational risks affecting material continuity

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Material Availability & Production Support

• Zero production stoppages due to material shortages

• On-time material availability for production runs

Inventory Control

• Inventory record accuracy

• Safety stock adherence

• Reduction in ageing or slow-moving inventory

Supply Reliability

• Timely inbound shipment coordination

• Supplier delivery adherence

Operational Discipline

• ERP transaction accuracy

• Timely escalation of supply risks

NPD Readiness

• Material readiness for new product launches

Requirements (Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications)

Experience

• 4–6 years experience in Materials Control within FMCG or manufacturing environment

• Experience working in ERP/MRP-driven planning environments

• Exposure to import documentation and supplier coordination

• Experience supporting production planning environments

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of MRP and inventory management principles

• Knowledge of ERP systems and supply chain workflows

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability

• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline

• Professional certification in Supply Chain preferred

Accountability Indicators

• Material availability for production continuity

• Inventory monitoring and stock accuracy

• Supplier coordination and inbound reliability

• ERP data accuracy and planning visibility

Other Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail

• Effective coordination and communication skills

• Ability to work under operational pressure

• Structured and disciplined approach to planning and execution

Direct Reports (if Any)

None