Material Controller

Jonathan Lee Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is recruiting a Materials Controller to join our Stores and Logistics team in Telford. This permanent role offers a £27,000 annual salary, with Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:15pm and Friday 8:30am-12:30pm, and an early finish every Friday.

You will manage goods inwards, stock control and dispatch, ensuring accurate stock levels, data entry on Sage 200, and timely parts availability for production teams.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working within a fast-paced stores, stock control, logistics or similar environment.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience working effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Sage 50, Sage 200 or a similar accounting/planning system would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards: Receive incoming goods, check items against PO and supplier delivery notes; book goods onto Sage 200; ensure stock is stored accurately; liaise with suppliers.
• Stock Control: Manage physical stock, kit and marshal parts per production needs; update marshalling and stock info; record stock movements and adjustments; allocate locations and stock codes; monitor Kanban replenishment; maintain orderly stores and conduct regular stock takes; support quality audits and safety compliance.
• Goods Outwards: Assist with packing spare parts and equipment for shipping; provide support to wider Logistics team during busy periods.

Skills

Attention to detail

Stock control

Logistics experience

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Sage experience

Tools

Sage 50

Sage 200

Job description

Location: Telford

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-5:15pm | Friday, 8:30am-12:30pm

Permanent

We are recruiting for a Materials Controller to join a busy Stores and Logistics team based in Telford. This is a hands-on role covering goods inwards, stock control, materials preparation and dispatch. You’ll play an important part in ensuring stock is accurately managed and that production teams have the correct parts and materials available when required.

Key Responsibilities:

Goods Inwards:

• Receive incoming goods and check items and quantities against purchase orders and supplier delivery notes.
• Book received goods onto the Sage 200 Manufacturing system.
• Ensure stock is stored accurately in designated locations.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries and resolve any discrepancies.

Stock Control:

• Manage physical stock across the stores area.
• Kit and marshal parts and spares in line with production requirements.
• Update marshalling and stock information on internal systems.
• Accurately record stock movements and adjustments.
• Allocate locations and stock codes for new materials.
• Monitor and manage Kanban stock replenishment.
• Monitor stock overflow and maintain an organised stores environment.
• Carry out regular stock takes to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Support quality audits relating to stores and stock.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and Health & Safety compliance.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve stock or delivery issues.

Goods Outwards:

• Assist with packing spare parts and equipment ready for shipping.
• Provide additional support to the wider Logistics team during busy periods.

Skills & Experience:

We’re looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working in a busy environment. Ideally, you will have:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working within a fast-paced stores, stock control, logistics or similar environment.
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience working effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Sage 50, Sage 200 or a similar accounting/planning system would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in stores, materials control, stock control or logistics looking for a permanent position in Telford, with the added benefit of an early finish every Friday.