At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage materials and stock levels to ensure smooth production in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join Park Cakes, a leading cake and dessert supplier with a strong presence in the retail market.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, pension contributions, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and opportunities for career growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that plays a crucial role in delivering delicious products to major retailers.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing is preferred; training on SAP will be provided.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32098 £ per year.
Park Cakes is a cGBP250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, with three sites based in the North West at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton.
We are looking for a Material Controller to join our Purchasing Team at the Oldham Site.
Responsibilities
- Schedule packaging and raw materials from an approved supplier base
- Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and production teams
- Create purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered on a just-in-time basis
- Manage scheduling and stock levels within an assigned area of responsibility
- Use SAP to monitor and control stock via daily exception reports
- Ensure minimum stock levels are consistently achieved and maintained
- Communicate with relevant stakeholders where SAP data is incomplete or inaccurate
- Liaise with production planners to support demand requirements
- Develop a strong understanding of the product range and its applications
- Support sales and promotional planning through proactive material management
- Provide administrative support across the department as required
Ideal Skills/Experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
- SAP experience is advantageous; training will be provided
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office applications
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm. Flexibility required.
Package: Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP32,098 + 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, Pension scheme with 2% employer contribution, Employee discount scheme with high street retailers.
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Park Cakes is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Oldham's food manufacturing sector. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive team culture, we provide comprehensive training opportunities, including SAP training, to ensure your success. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and an employee discount scheme, all while contributing to a thriving business that supplies delicious cakes and desserts to major retailers.
