Materials Controller – Food Manufacturing (SAP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000–£32,098 per year

25 days annual leave plus 8 holidays

Pension scheme with 2% employercontrib

Employee discount scheme with high-st街

Job summary

Park Cakes, a leading food manufacturing business in the North West, is hiring a Material Controller to join the Purchasing Team at the Oldham site. You will schedule packaging and raw materials, manage stock, and work closely with suppliers and production teams.

The role requires SAP experience, proficiency with Excel, and strong organizational skills. It is a permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits package in Oldham.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• SAP experience is advantageous; training provided.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Schedule packaging and raw materials from approved supplier base.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and production teams.
• Create purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered on time.
• Manage scheduling and stock levels within an assigned area.
• Use SAP to monitor stock via daily exception reports.
• Ensure minimum stock levels are consistently achieved and maintained.
• Communicate SAP data gaps to stakeholders.
• Liaise with production planners to support demand requirements.
• Develop an 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

Strong organisational skills

Independent and team work

Prioritisation & deadlines

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Park Cakes, a leading food manufacturing business in the North West, is hiring a Material Controller to join the Purchasing Team at the Oldham site. You will schedule packaging and raw materials, manage stock, and work closely with suppliers and production teams.

The role requires SAP experience, proficiency with Excel, and strong organizational skills. It is a permanent position with a competitive salary and benefits package in Oldham.