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.