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Materials Manager / Controller

Materials Management for Project-Based Industries

Bring the right material to the work, at the planned cost.

ProjectVIEW ERP is not a stock list beside the project. It is one integrated system where every requirement, request, order, receipt and issue is linked to the BoQ or BoM item, the WBS activity and the cost code, and to the company's suppliers and accounts. The BoQ ↔ WBS ↔ Cost Codes structure weaves site, project and company data into one consistent record, with the integrity that ProjectVIEW AI needs to give reliable forecasts, alerts and answers.

Price escalation and over-issue show early, while they can still be stopped. Actual consumption and waste per item are kept as a record, so the next material plan is more accurate.

Materials Manager / Controller
Illustrative workflow profile
Illustrative workflow profile: Materials Manager / Controller. Illustrative highlights: Sourcing, Materials Mgmt, Revenue Inflow.Bid WinsSchedulingSourcingMaterials MgmtLaborProductivityMachineryUtilizationProjectPerformanceContract MgmtChange MgmtRevenue Inflow
Illustrative highlights

Illustration only, not measured results. Actual priorities depend on your project and organization.

What does a materials manager do in a project-based company?

A materials manager makes sure the right material reaches the work on time and at the planned cost, while avoiding waste. In ProjectVIEW ERP, every material requirement and request is linked to the BoQ or BoM item, the WBS activity and the cost code, and so is every order, receipt and issue. Demand, stock and consumption per work package are therefore visible in one place. It works for concrete and rebar, steel plates and outfitting items, subsea spares, fuel and explosives, as well as raw material per BoM.

  • Plan demand: forecast material needs per item and need date, so supply can be planned.
  • Supply: then request, order and receive material on time.
  • Control use: finally, compare issued and consumed material with the budget, and find waste.

How ProjectVIEW ERP supports materials managers

01
What do we need, and when?
Material demand comes from the BoQ or BoM and also from the WBS need dates. Materials & Production Management
02
Can we order in bulk?
BoQ or BoM lines and materials are uploaded in bulk to electronic RFQs for certified suppliers, so one RFQ covers many lines. Procurement and Purchasing
03
Is it in stock?
One dashboard shows what is forecast and what is needed, as well as where it is, per warehouse. Materials & Production Management
04
Stock issue or purchase?
A request from site, yard or plant becomes a stock issue voucher when stock exists, or otherwise a material request for procurement. Materials & Production Management
05
What did the material really cost?
Goods receipt notes are linked to cost for directly consumed materials, so actual cost is known on receipt. Cost Control
06
Can we move material between projects?
Serial numbers, logistics and project-to-project transfers are supported, and the cost is adjusted at the same time. Materials and Production AI Agent

Select your industry

ConstructionConstructionConcrete, rebar, MEP equipment and site item requests.Shipbuilding & repairShipbuilding & repairSteel plates, profiles, outfitting equipment and owner-supplied items.Marine & offshoreMarine & offshoreSubsea equipment, consumables and spares for vessels and offshore bases.Mining & quarryingMining & quarryingFuel, explosives, tires, wear parts and consumables per tonne.Project-based manufacturingProject-based manufacturingRaw material per BoM, bought-out components and work in progress.

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AI agents

These specialized AI agents are available with ProjectVIEW v12. They work on governed ERP data, send risk alerts and propose actions. Your team approves every action. ProjectVIEW AI v12

Three ways to start: connect ProjectVIEW ERP to your current ERP, start with the modules you need most, or run the complete ERP + AI system. See integration with SAP, Oracle and other ERPs.

FAQ

FAQ: Materials Manager / Controller

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Questions about your role or your industry? Talk to a subject-matter expert who implements ProjectVIEW ERP.

How do I track material use against the BoQ or BoM?

Each issue and consumption is coded to the item and the activity, so actual use is compared with the quantity in the budget.

How do I find waste and over-issue?

When issued quantities exceed the budget per item, they are flagged in reports, per project and work package.

How do I plan long-lead materials?

Need dates from the WBS and supplier lead times give the order date, so procurement starts in time.

Can material move between projects?

Yes, transfers between projects and warehouses are recorded together with a cost adjustment.

Which industries does this cover?

Construction, shipbuilding and repair, marine and offshore, mining and quarrying, as well as project-based manufacturing. The same material control logic also applies in each, whether the scope is a BoQ, a BoM or a work package.

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