Materials Controller

LCJ; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer conrib 2%

Employee discount scheme with high-st

Job summary

Park Cakes in Oldham is seeking a Material Controller to join the Purchasing Team at the Oldham Site. The role covers scheduling packaging and raw materials, managing stock levels, and ensuring timely delivery of materials using SAP.

Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and be proficient with Excel/Word, with strong organisational skills and the ability to work well both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SAP experience advantageous; training will be provided.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office applications.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Schedule packaging and raw materials from an approved supplier base.
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and production teams.
• Create purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered on a just-in-time basis.
• Manage scheduling and stock levels within an assigned area of responsibility.
• Use SAP to monitor and control stock via daily exception reports.
• Ensure minimum stock levels consistently achieved and maintained.
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders where SAP data is incomplete or inaccurate.
• Liaise with production planners to support demand requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of the product range and its applications.
• Support sales and promotional planning through proactive material management.
• Provide administrative support across the department as required.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

SAP knowledge

Teamwork

Organization

Prioritisation

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Material Controller, Oldham, Food Manufacturing

Park Cakes is a c£250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the North West at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton.

Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers.

We are looking for Material Controller to join our Purchasing Team at the Oldham Site.

Responsibilities

• Schedule packaging and raw materials from an approved supplier base
• Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and production teams
• Create purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered on a just-in-time basis
• Manage scheduling and stock levels within an assigned area of responsibility
• Use SAP to monitor and control stock via daily exception reports
• Ensure minimum stock levels consistently achieved and maintained
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders where SAP data is incomplete or inaccurate
• Liaise with production planners to support demand requirements
• Develop a strong understanding of the product range and its applications
• Support sales and promotional planning through proactive material management
• Provide administrative support across the department as required

Ideal Skills/Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• SAP experience is advantageous; training will be provided
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office applications
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm. Flexibility required.

Package: Salary: £30,000 - £32,098 + 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, Pension scheme with 2% employer contribution, Employee discount scheme with high street retailers

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