At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage materials and inventory to support production while ensuring smooth communication across teams.
- Company: Leading manufacturing business in Plymouth with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, pension contributions, life cover, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with genuine career progression and a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Join a stable environment where you can grow your career and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Experience in supply chain or inventory management and strong Excel skills required.
Materials & Sales Controller
Location: Plymouth (on-site)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours / 12 month fixed contract
Our client, a prominent business in the manufacturing and production industry, is seeking a Materials & Sales Controller to join their team in Plymouth.This role involves managing material and inventory requirements to support production demand while ensuring efficient communication across various functions.The position offers a stable environment with opportunities for ongoing training and development.
The Role
- , Manage material and inventory requirement activities across the full range of production demand through day-to-day supplier liaison and co-ordinated cross-functional communications.
- , Responsible for all manufacturing product demand against scheduled MRP-driven requirements.
- , Analyse, co-ordinate, and confirm material availability and adjust deliveries as needed in accordance with production needs.
- , Manage inventory through an agreed stocking and replenishment strategy.
- , Manage schedule/purchase order change requirements to meet operational needs.
- , Complete sales order entry tasks accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring customer requirements, pricing, delivery dates, and order details are correctly recorded in SAP.
- , Liaise with internal and external sales teams to confirm order status, resolve order queries, and support clear communication of customer demand into materials and production planning.
- , Participate in weekly team toolbox talks and follow up on actions/projects to meet deadlines set.
- , Ensure the manager is made aware of any potential supply or customer issues and execute required actions in a timely manner.
- , Maintain the timely availability of materials to support production and customer demand.
- , Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered in line with customer requirements.
- , Manage inventory levels to balance operational requirements and stock investment.
- , Support reliable supplier performance through effective communication and proactive issue resolution.
- , Maintain accurate and timely information within SAP for orders, inventory, and purchasing activities.
- , Facilitate effective communication between sales, operations, production planning, and suppliers.
- , Identify risks and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance.
Required Expertise
- , Competent at using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- , Experienced ERP user with the ability to work with MRP systems, preferably SAP/SAP Cloud ERP.
- , Experience in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, customer service, sales administration, or inventory management roles.
- , Understanding of material planning, inventory control, and order management processes.
- , Experience working with suppliers and coordinating delivery schedules.
Benefits
- , Generous holiday allowance
- , Company pension with employer contributions
- , Life assurance/life cover
- , Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- , 24/7 Virtual GP service
- , Cycle to Work scheme
- , Electric Vehicle scheme
- , Employee discounts and cashback offers
- , Free on-site parking
- , Ongoing training and development
- , Genuine career progression opportunities
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
- , Experience working in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, customer service, sales administration, or inventory management roles.
Essential Skills and Competencies
- , Strong planning and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- , Able to analyse information, identify potential supply or service risks, and take appropriate action.
- , Effective communication skills for building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- , High level of accuracy in maintaining data and records with strong attention to detail.
- , Capable of solving problems proactively and responding effectively to changing business requirements., Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
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Materials & Sales Controller in Plymouth employer: Edge Recruits
Join a leading food manufacturing site in Plymouth, where we prioritise quality, safety, and compliance in a dynamic work environment. Our company fosters a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, offering employees the chance to enhance their skills while contributing to meaningful projects. With a commitment to excellence and a supportive team atmosphere, we provide a rewarding workplace for those passionate about food safety and quality assurance.
