Material Controller (on site)

BD; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 10%

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Share save scheme

Reward & recognition

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work

Canteen

Free parking

Holiday 24/25

Job summary

BD in Plymouth is seeking a Material Controller to ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials for Life Science product manufacture. You will manage inventory, coordinate purchasing in SAP, and support production requirements while driving cost and efficiency improvements.

The role collaborates across supply chain, procurement, finance, quality and production, with emphasis on supplier reliability and inventory performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in supply chain, materials planning, inventory control, procurement, or related manufacturing environment.
• Degree, diploma, or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business, Operations Management or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret inventory, purchasing and operational data.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving, with focus on accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels for raw materials, ensuring availability to support production plans while maintaining stock parameters.
• Convert MRP outputs into purchase orders and oversee procurement within SAP.
• Track supplier performance and purchase orders to ensure timely delivery and cost adherence.
• Maintain purchasing master data within SAP, including pricing, sourcing information, listings and stocking rules.
• Monitor inventory metrics such as stock levels, turns, value, shortages and safety stock performance.
• Collaborate with planning teams to align future demand with purchasing and supply requirements.
• Support supplier-related activities including supply issues, quality concerns, material changes, and new materials introductions.
• Provide analysis, reporting, budgeting support, and assistance with invoice queries while contributing to cost improvement initiatives and supply chain projects.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Inventory management

SAP knowledge

Data analysis

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Supply Chain

Diploma in Logistics

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health\u2122 is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

As a Material Controller you will play a vital role in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw materials required for the manufacture of Life Science products. Reporting to the Supply Chain Leader, you will manage inventory levels, purchasing activities, supplier coordination, and SAP data accuracy to support production requirements and business objectives.

This position offers the opportunity to work across supply chain, procurement, finance, quality, and production functions while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and helping shape the future development of the role. You will have a direct impact on inventory performance, supplier reliability, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels for raw materials, ensuring availability to support production plans while maintaining agreed stock parameters.


• Convert material requirements planning (MRP) outputs into purchase orders and oversee the procurement process within SAP.


• Track supplier performance and purchase orders to ensure materials are delivered on time and at the agreed cost.


• Maintain purchasing master data within SAP, including pricing, sourcing information, material listings, and stocking rules.


• Monitor inventory metrics including stock levels, inventory turns, inventory value, stock shortages, and safety stock performance.


• Work closely with planning teams to align future demand with purchasing and supply requirements.


• Support supplier-related activities, including supply issues, quality concerns, material changes, and the introduction of new materials.


• Provide analysis, reporting, budgeting support, and assistance with invoice queries while contributing to cost improvement initiatives and supply chain projects.

Preferred Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in supply chain, materials planning, inventory control, procurement, or a related manufacturing environment.


• Degree, diploma, or professional qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline.


• Working knowledge of SAP or a similar enterprise resource planning system.


• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret inventory, purchasing, and operational data.


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving, with a focus on delivering accurate and reliable results.

Our Generous Benefits Including

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary


• Life assurance and critical illness cover


• Private Medical Insurance


• Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month


• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement


• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing


• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme


• Subsidised canteen


• Free car parking


• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

The Salary Range Information for the role: £30,000 - £32,000 + full benefits package

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in United Kingdom, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

Additional Locations

Work Shift

GB-PLY Office Staff 0800-1600 37.5 (United Kingdom)

At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."

Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.

Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.

Salary Range Information

£33,300.00 - £50,775.00 GBP Annual