Materials & Sales Controller in Plymouth

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

How to Apply

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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.
• Experienced ERP user.
• Able to work collaboratively across Sales, Operations, Production Planning, and supplier networks.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of key activities and outcomes.
• Understanding of material planning, inventory control, and order management processes.
• Capable of working with suppliers and coordinating delivery schedules.
• Experienced in using MRP systems, preferably SAP/SAP Cloud ERP, for managing purchasing, inventory, and sales orders.
• Able to support cross-functional teams in manufacturing or operational environments.
• Understanding of customer service principles and the importance of on-time delivery performance.
• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.