Material Controller

Overview

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Material Controller to join a well-established warehouse in Oldbury. This role is key to ensuring smooth daily operations, accurate order processing, excellent customer service, and effective management of materials and stock levels.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and manage sales orders.
• Provide outstanding customer service, handling enquiries via phone and email.
• Support day-to-day administrative tasks to keep operations running efficiently.
• Monitor, chase, and help resolve outstanding invoices in collaboration with the finance team.
• Use Sage for order processing and basic accounting functions.
• Maintain accurate records of materials and stock levels, ensuring availability for production and sales.
• Monitor minimum stock levels and alert management when replenishment is needed to prevent shortages.
• Assist in coordinating with suppliers for timely delivery of materials.
• Support inventory audits and reporting to maintain accurate stock data.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in administration, customer service, sales order processing, and material or inventory control.
• Proficiency with Sage software.
• Strong understanding of stock management and minimum stock levels.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-first approach.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in processing orders, handling invoices, and managing stock records.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Hours

Monday to Thursday 08:30am – 17:00pm
Friday 08:30am – 16:00pm

Pay Rate

£12.50 per hour

This is a temporary position with the opportunity to go permanent after a successful trial period.