Material Controller – Sage & Sicon Inventory Lead

Wright Staff; Pershore; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Training & support

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work

Health & wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Life Assurance

Referral programme

Enhanced holiday (33 days)

1pm Friday finish

Job summary

Wright Staff in Pershore is seeking an experienced Material Controller to maintain accurate stock data in Sage and Sicon, support production planning, and minimise shortages. You will work closely with Purchasing and Production Control to keep materials available and aligned with production needs.

The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to stock accuracy, with a focus on continuous improvement in a defence-related manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in inventory control within manufacturing.
• Strong data literacy to interpret system records and trends.
• Experience with Sage 200 and Sicon is preferred.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile inventory records in Sage 200 with Sicon.
• Own perpetual inventory and cycle counts, investigate variances.
• Ensure material availability to meet production schedules and kits.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to monitor lead times and deliveries.
• Escalate overdue or incomplete deliveries and resolve receipts.
• Communicate material status and constraints clearly with internal teams.

Skills

Inventory control

Stock accuracy

Attention to detail

Planning & prioritisation

Numeracy

Tools

Sage 200

Sicon

Job description

Wright Staff in Pershore is seeking an experienced Material Controller to maintain accurate stock data in Sage and Sicon, support production planning, and minimise shortages. You will work closely with Purchasing and Production Control to keep materials available and aligned with production needs.

The role requires strong numeracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to stock accuracy, with a focus on continuous improvement in a defence-related manufacturing environment.