Plant Manager in Plymouth

As a Material Controller you will play a vital role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials required for the manufacture of Life Science products.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Leader, you will manage inventory levels, purchasing activities, supplier coordination, and SAP data accuracy to support production requirements and business objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to work across supply chain, procurement, finance, quality, and production functions while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and helping shape the future development of the role.

You will have a direct impact on inventory performance, supplier reliability, and operational efficiency.,

• Manage inventory levels for raw materials, ensuring availability to support production plans while maintaining agreed stock parameters.
• Convert material requirements planning (MRP) outputs into purchase orders and oversee the procurement process within SAP.
• Track supplier performance and purchase orders to ensure materials are delivered on time and at the agreed cost.
• Maintain purchasing master data within SAP, including pricing, sourcing information, material listings, and stocking rules.
• Monitor inventory metrics including stock levels, inventory turns, inventory value, stock shortages, and safety stock performance.
• Work closely with planning teams to align future demand with purchasing and supply requirements.
• Support supplier-related activities, including supply issues, quality concerns, material changes, and the introduction of new materials.
• Provide analysis, reporting, budgeting support, and assistance with invoice queries while contributing to cost improvement initiatives and supply chain projects.

Minimum of 3 years' experience in supply chain, materials planning, inventory control, procurement, or a related manufacturing environment.

• Degree, diploma, or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Working knowledge of SAP or a similar enterprise resource planning system.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory, purchasing, and operational data.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving, with a focus on delivering accurate and reliable results., Team player
• Detail-oriented
• Problem-solver
• Results-driven
• Self-starter
• Trustworthy

• Ready to be part of something bigger?

This is an environment for individuals who value consistency, teamwork and quality.

You'll be supported by experienced leaders, structured training and clear processes - while contributing to products that improve patient care at scale.

See how a 34-year BD veteran brings to life the pride, purpose and possibility found in a manufacturing career that truly makes an impact.

• Build a manufacturing career grounded in teamwork and real-world impact At BD, Manufacturing professionals produce the medical technologies patients and clinicians rely on every day.

You'll work hands-on with advanced equipment, follow rigorous quality and safety standards and play a direct role in delivering reliable supply chains for healthcare systems around the world.

Whether you're an experienced operator or building your technical skillset, BD offers a supportive environment, clear expectations and opportunities to grow - all within a company committed to doing work that matters.

And as one of the largest global medical technology companies, you'll contribute to manufacturing at a scale that strengthens healthcare systems worldwide, advancing care where it's needed most.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world.

Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat.

It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

• To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do.

We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare.

At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture.

Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd. com/careers.

• "The stories I hear about how our BD products are impacting people's lives is what gets me excited about my role.

It gives me self-gratification knowing each day that we are shipping out items so we can help those whose lives are at risk."

• Peter Benash Senior Distribution Manager - Redlands, CA, United States
• "My confidence in our products not only comes from my own experience being directly involved with the product assembly process and working with well-trained and caring associates, but also knowing that there are robust procedures and good teams in place to safeguard every process and its quality, every step of the way."
• Jo Jo Hu Manufacturing & Supply Planner - Winnersh, United Kingdom
• "The culture at BD is very connected, supportive and the people have a lot of pride - and it shows in the work everyone does."
• Joshua Dolheimer Technician - Sparks, MD, United States
• "The management team and I actively sought various internal and external training resources and channels, established a comprehensive talent training system, and provided associates with personalized training and development plans.
• I'm proud that most of the management team members come from internal promotions."
• Rowland Zhu

• Our generous benefits including

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

The Salary Range Information for the role: £30,000 - £32,000 + full benefits package, At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program.

We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs.

You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You." Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively.

We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully.

The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location.

Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

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