Material Controller - Stores

Manpower; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Leading manufacturing environment

Safety-focused team

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is seeking a proactive Material Controller to support production by ensuring materials, equipment, consumables and PPE are available, recorded accurately, and efficiently managed. The role involves collaborating with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality and Engineering to sustain production and timely customer delivery.

The successful candidate will manage stock movements, maintain inventory accuracy, handle deliveries, perform stock checks and cycle counts, and

Qualifications

• Experience in materials control, stores, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, ideally JDE.
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and inventory accuracy.
• Knowledge of material handling and storage best practices.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to ensure materials and consumables are available to meet production requirements.
• Receive, check, store, issue and dispatch materials in line with procedures.
• Maintain accurate stock records and transactions using ERP/JDE systems.
• Monitor stock availability and investigate shortages, discrepancies, and booking errors.
• Carry out cycle counts, stock checks, and stock reconciliations.
• Arrange collections, transfers, and deliveries with suppliers and logistics providers.
• Maintain safe, organised stores areas in line with 5S and HSE standards.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Forklift licence (desirable)

Excel

JDE ERP

Tools

JDE

MS Office

Job description

Material Controller

Location: Castle Bromwich. Pay Rate: £19.98 per hour. Contract: Ongoing Temporary Position. Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 05:00am - 13:30pm.

Are you an experienced Material Controller, Stores Controller, or Stock Controller looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support production operations by ensuring materials, equipment, consumables, and PPE are available, accurately recorded, and effectively managed.

The Role

As a Material Controller, you will be responsible for managing stock movements, maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating deliveries and dispatches, and ensuring materials are stored safely and efficiently. You'll work closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and Engineering teams to support production continuity and customer delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to ensure materials and consumables are available to meet production requirements.
• Receive, check, store, issue, and dispatch materials in line with company procedures.
• Maintain accurate stock records and transactions using JDE/ERP systems.
• Monitor stock availability and investigate shortages, discrepancies, and booking errors.
• Carry out cycle counts, stock checks, and stock reconciliations.
• Arrange collections, transfers, and deliveries with suppliers and logistics providers.
• Maintain safe, organised stores areas in line with 5S and HSE standards.
• Support the safe handling and storage of chemicals and controlled materials where required.
• Work collaboratively across multiple departments to ensure smooth material flow.

About You

• Experience within materials control, stores, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain environments.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, ideally JDE.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
• Understanding of material handling and storage best practices.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• A team player with a proactive approach and strong sense of ownership.
• Desirable Forklift Truck Licence (or willingness to obtain one).
• Experience of cycle counting and stock reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience handling chemicals or controlled materials.
• Supplier or logistics coordination experience.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive pay rate of £19.98 per hour.
• Consistent Monday to Friday early shift pattern.
• Long-term, ongoing opportunity.
• Opportunity to join a leading manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.