Materials Controller in Stowmarket

# Materials Controller* Reference Number: 450326* Published Date: 27/10/2026* Job Type: Temporary* Salary: £23.99 - £23.99 Per hour* Industry:* Hours: Full Time**Materials Controller** Stowmarket 12 Month Maternity Cover Mon-Fri - 37.5 hours per week £23.99 per hour Site Based Our client is a leading global paints company, home to world class products including a 'Super Brand', who operate in a number of important market segments ranging from buildings and infrastructure to transport, industrial and consumer goods. **Role responsibilities:*** Creating yearly external warehouse and transport budget (approximately £650K).* Monitoring warehouse cost forecast and creating action plan to stay in line with budget.* Monthly external warehouse financial and KPI review.* Updating external warehouse finance tracker from weekly invoice, review costs, warehouse utilisation and balance stock based on reported inbound and outbound figures.* Reviewing and reporting external warehouse KPI and stock report analysis.* Submitting external warehouse invoice for PO creation and approving for payment.* External warehouse ASN reviews with all stakeholders.* ROCK quarterly cycle count task reporting.* Handover tracker review and frozen horizon dashboard update, reporting filled volume and production loss reasons.* Place PO's as required, adhering to supplier lead times using SAP CDE Production.* Manage and review requirement plans for Raw and Pack material.* Oversee the planning and scheduling of materials into production site.* Review MRP outputs to ensure MOQs and inventory targets are adhered to.* Ensure sufficient materials are available for call-off in accordance with the latest production schedule.* Follow up continuously on open PO's, expedite PO's within lead times, maintain open PO's in SAP, ensure correct expected delivery dates.* Work with planning team to ensure supplier capabilities are understood and improvement activities are implemented.* Liaise with production scheduler to ensure material availability for the scheduled requirements.* Maintain and update material data to reflect status, using data management system.* Liaise directly with suppliers, carriers and procurement team on a daily basis to ensure smooth delivery of products.* Report and escalate supply issues through correct paths.* Submit consignment usage figures monthly for Vendors to invoice against.* Monitor and report supplier performance using V-OTIF scoring system.* Arrange supplier calls to discuss performance, involving procurement if necessary.* Investigate and resolve invoice queries and authorize payment release to vendors.* Ensure storage spaces are ready to accept new / alternative materials when changes are implemented.**Compliance*** Assist the high functioning cycle count team to maintain accurate site stock levels.* Update storage information and guide to safe offload records.* Ensure all raw material movements from Production areas are made on time and are accurately recorded onto the ERP (SAP) system.* Ensure all materials received and dispatched are entered onto the ERP system correctly so that stocks and inventory are accurately recorded.**Required Skills and Experience:*** Previous warehousing environment experience.* In-depth understanding of manufacturing process, Inventory Management and differentiated stock strategies and control* Excellent IT and numeracy skills* Excellent time management skills* Excellent verbal and communication skills* Ability to deliver results in a challenging environment* Previous SAP experience* Previous supply management, S&OP* Previous people manager experience**Education and Professional Qualifications*** Educated to GCSE (or equivalent).* University degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Science is an advantageIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. #J-18808-Ljbffr