Materials & Sales Controller
1 day ago
Exeter
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 Click apply to discuss this Materials & Sales Controller role. ------------------------------------------------------------ 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. 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