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How many Materials Assistant jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 17 Materials Assistant jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Materials Assistant do?

Supply chain coordinators work closely together with managers in purchasing, manufacturing and distribution. They carry out invoicing, draft and prepare contracts and purchasing orders, reconcile inventory against documents and communicate with distribution channels.

Tasks required include:

• Receives and checks in deliveries from suppliers or completed stock to be despatched to customers.
• Allocates appropriate storage space in accordance with stock control and space utilisation policies.
• Receives enquiries and orders from customers, and quotes prices, discounts, delivery dates and other relevant information.
• Prepares requisitions, consignments and other despatch documents.
• Checks requisitions against stock records and forwards to issuing department.
• Adjusts stock records as orders are received, reports on damaged stock and prepares requisitions to replenish damaged stock.

What are the entry requirements for a Materials Assistant?

There are no minimum academic requirements, although entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually provided on-the-job. NVQs/ SVQs in relevant areas are available at Levels 2 and 3.