Material Controller

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd. is supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Sunderland to appoint a Materials Controller to join the Supply Chain team. £30K-£35K depending on experience and on-site role.

You will manage material supply in line with production requirements, ensuring optimal stock levels while focusing on cost, quality, and supplier performance. You will work with planning, production and external partners to ensure materials are available when needed and support operational

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a Materials Controller or similar supply chain role.
• Background within manufacturing, ideally FMCG or packaging.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP desirable).
• Skilled in supplier management and commercial negotiation.
• Experience managing import/export processes and logistics coordination.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, material planning and stock levels across raw materials and consumables.
• Ensure effective use of MRP/ERP systems to maintain accurate inventory levels.
• Minimise excess and obsolete stock while ensuring continuity of supply.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including negotiating pricing and contracts.
• Monitor supplier performance, focusing on quality, delivery and cost.
• Conduct regular stocktakes and ensure system accuracy.
• Handle material quality issues, delivery delays, and goods-in queries.
• Work alongside Logistics in coordinating logistics activities including imports, exports, and customs clearance.
• Liaise with internal teams and external warehouses to support production demand.
• Support continuous improvement and supply chain optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Materials Controller experience

Supply chain knowledge

Inventory control

ERP systems

Supplier management

Logistics coordination

Negotiation

Communication

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Materials Controller – Sunderland

£30K-£35K (Dependent on Experience)

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be supporting a well-established manufacturing business in Sunderland with the appointment of a Materials Controller to join their Supply Chain team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced materials or supply chain coordinator professional to play a key role across the full end-to-end supply chain in ensuring the efficient procurement and control of materials in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing material supply in line with production requirements, ensuring optimal stock levels while maintaining a strong focus on cost, quality, and supplier performance.

You will work closely with planning, production, and external partners to ensure materials are available when needed, supporting operational efficiency across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, material planning and stock levels across raw materials and consumables
• Ensure effective use of MRP/ERP systems to maintain accurate inventory levels
• Minimise excess and obsolete stock while ensuring continuity of supply
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including negotiating pricing and contracts
• Monitor supplier performance, focusing on quality, delivery and cost
• Conduct regular stocktakes and ensure system accuracy
• Handle material quality issues, delivery delays, and goods-in queries
• Work alongside Logistics in coordinating logistics activities including imports, exports, and customs clearance
• Liaise with internal teams and external warehouses to support production demand
• Support continuous improvement and supply chain optimisation initiatives

About You

• Proven experience within a Materials Controller or similar supply chain role
• Background within manufacturing, ideally FMCG or packaging
• Strong understanding of inventory control and supply chain processes
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP desirable)
• Skilled in supplier management and commercial negotiation
• Experience managing import/export processes and logistics coordination
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable

• CIPS qualification (or working towards)
• Exposure to plastics or extrusion processes