Materials & Sales Controller

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

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.