Materials & Sales Controller

Materials & Sales Controller
\n Location: Plymouth (on-site)
\n Salary: £35,000 per annum
\n Employment Type: Permanent
\n Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours / 12 month fixed contract
\n 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.
\n The Role
\n * 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.
\n * Responsible for all manufacturing product demand against scheduled MRP-driven requirements.
\n * Analyse, co-ordinate, and confirm material availability and adjust deliveries as needed in accordance with production needs.
\n * Manage inventory through an agreed stocking and replenishment strategy.
\n * Manage schedule/purchase order change requirements to meet operational needs.
\n * 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.
\n * 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.
\n * Participate in weekly team toolbox talks and follow up on actions/projects to meet deadlines set.
\n * Ensure the manager is made aware of any potential supply or customer issues and execute required actions in a timely manner.
\n * Maintain the timely availability of materials to support production and customer demand.
\n * Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered in line with customer requirements.
\n * Manage inventory levels to balance operational requirements and stock investment.
\n * Support reliable supplier performance through effective communication and proactive issue resolution.
\n * Maintain accurate and timely information within SAP for orders, inventory, and purchasing activities.
\n * Facilitate effective communication between sales, operations, production planning, and suppliers.
\n * Identify risks and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance.
\n Required Expertise
\n * Competent at using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
\n * Experienced ERP user with the ability to work with MRP systems, preferably SAP/SAP Cloud ERP.
\n * Experience in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, customer service, sales administration, or inventory management roles.
\n * Understanding of material planning, inventory control, and order management processes.
\n * Experience working with suppliers and coordinating delivery schedules.
\n Benefits
\n * Generous holiday allowance
\n * Company pension with employer contributions
\n * Life assurance/life cover
\n * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
\n * 24/7 Virtual GP service
\n * Cycle to Work scheme
\n * Electric Vehicle scheme
\n * Employee discounts and cashback offers
\n * Free on-site parking
\n * Ongoing training and development
\n * Genuine career progression opportunities
\n How to Apply
\n Click apply to discuss this Materials & Sales Controller role.
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\n PERSON SPECIFICATION
\n Essential Experience
\n * Experience working in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, customer service, sales administration, or inventory management roles.
\n Essential Skills and Competencies
\n * Strong planning and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
\n * Able to analyse information, identify potential supply or service risks, and take appropriate action.
\n * Effective communication skills for building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
\n * High level of accuracy in maintaining data and records with strong attention to detail.
\n * Capable of solving problems proactively and responding effectively to changing business requirements.
\n * Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
\n * Experienced ERP user.
\n * Able to work collaboratively across Sales, Operations, Production Planning, and supplier networks.
\n * Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of key activities and outcomes.
\n * Understanding of material planning, inventory control, and order management processes.
\n * Capable of working with suppliers and coordinating delivery schedules.
\n * Experienced in using MRP systems, preferably SAP/SAP Cloud ERP, for managing purchasing, inventory, and sales orders.
\n * Able to support cross-functional teams in manufacturing or operational environments.
\n * Understanding of customer service principles and the importance of on-time delivery performance.
\n * Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.

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