Materials Controller

Adecco; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Discount vouchers

Points to spend

24/7 helpline

Eye care vouchers

Competitive pension

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Materials Controller in Tunstall to support fast-paced supply chain operations. The role requires handling inventory, supplier liaison, and procurement tasks within a full-time, temporary ongoing contract.

The successful candidate will manage material flow, maintain records, forecast needs, and work across departments to optimise stock levels and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in materials control, supply or inventory role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers, vendors and internal teams.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Experience with ERP systems for production planning and material management (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control material inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to manage incoming materials and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of materials received and dispatched, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with various departments to forecast demand and assist in procurement planning.
• Perform regular audits of inventory and assist in implementation of best practises for inventory management.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in stock levels promptly and effectively.
• Raise all Purchase Requisitions and POs for site-specific needs.
• Ensure Purchase Requisitions for raw materials and finished goods are placed accurately and timely.
• Monitor material levels and forecasts needed to support production requirements.
• Manage stock (rental and sale).
• Liaise with Production Planner for cylinder preparation prior to office fill.
• Analyze material usage and demand to identify efficiency improvements and minimise waste.
• Coordinate collection and return of products to 3rd party suppliers.
• Obtain competitive quotes from suppliers not covered by central contract or price list.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and operation teams to ensure seamless material flow

Skills

Materials control

Inventory management

ERP systems (SAP)

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Procurement coordination

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Opportunity: Materials Controller

Location: Tunstall

Contract Type: Temporary ongoing

Hourly Rate: £15.07ph

Working Pattern: Full Time Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Materials Controller to join their dynamic team in Tunstall. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to contribute to the smooth operation of their supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control material inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to manage incoming materials and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of materials received and dispatched, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with various departments to forecast demand and assist in procurement planning.
• Perform regular audits of inventory and assist in the implementation of best practises for inventory management.
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies in stock levels promptly and effectively.
• Responsible for raising all Purchase Requisitions and POs for site‑specific needs.
• Ensures Purchase Requisitions for raw materials and finished goods are placed accurately and timely.
• Monitors material levels and forecasts needed to support production requirements.
• Manages stock (rental and sale)
• Liaises with the Production Planner for any cylinder preparation prior to office fill.
• Analyses material usage and demand to identify efficiency improvements and minimise waste.
• Coordinates the collection and the return of products to 3rd party suppliers.
• Obtains competitive quotes from suppliers not covered by a central contract or price list.
• Collaborates with procurement, production, and operation teams to ensure seamless material flow

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of materials management:

• Proven experience in a materials control, supply or inventory role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Proven experience working with ERP systems for production planning and material management and SAP.

Why Adecco:

• Annual leave entitlement
• Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
• Support program with 24/7 helpline
• Eye care vouchers
• Competitive pension scheme

If you are passionate about materials management and eager to make an impact in a vibrant logistics environment, this role may be the perfect fit. Our client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.