Materials & Sales Controller

Mego Employment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension with employer contrib.

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

24/7 Virtual GP service

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Mego Employment is recruiting a Materials & Sales Controller for a Plymouth on‑site role. The position manages material and inventory to meet production demand, liaising with suppliers and cross‑functionally across the business. A strong focus on SAP, MRP and accurate order processing supports steady delivery to customers.

The role offers a permanent contract, 37.5 hours per week, and a competitive salary with opportunities for training and development within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, customer service, sales administration, or inventory management.
• Understanding of material planning, inventory control, and order management processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and coordinating delivery schedules.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP/SAP Cloud ERP.
• Able to collaborate across Sales, Operations, Production Planning and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage material and inventory requirements across production demand with day‑to‑day supplier liaison and cross‑functional communication.
• Responsible for all manufacturing product demand against scheduled MRP‑driven requirements.
• Analyze and confirm material availability, adjust deliveries to production needs.
• Maintain inventory with an agreed stocking and replenishment strategy.
• Process sales orders accurately in SAP and communicate order status across teams.
• Support timely information flow between sales, operations, production planning and suppliers.
• Identify risks and support continuous improvement to enhance supply chain performance.

Skills

Excel

SAP/SAP Cloud ERP

MRP systems

Supplier coordination

Inventory management

Cross-functional communication

Tools

SAP/SAP Cloud ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Role

Location: Plymouth (on-site)

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours / 12 month fixed contract

Our client, a prominent business in the manufacturing and production industry, is seeking a Materials & Sales Controller to join their team in Plymouth. This role involves managing material and inventory requirements to support production demand while ensuring efficient communication across various functions. The position offers a stable environment with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

The Role

• Manage material and inventory requirement activities across the full range of production demand through day-to-day supplier liaison and co-ordinated cross-functional communications.


• Responsible for all manufacturing product demand against scheduled MRP-driven requirements.


• Analyse, co-ordinate, and confirm material availability and adjust deliveries as needed in accordance with production needs.


• Manage inventory through an agreed stocking and replenishment strategy.


• Manage schedule/purchase order change requirements to meet operational needs.


• Complete sales order entry tasks accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring customer requirements, pricing, delivery dates, and order details are correctly recorded in SAP.


• Liaise with internal and external sales teams to confirm order status, resolve order queries, and support clear communication of customer demand into materials and production planning.


• Participate in weekly team toolbox talks and follow up on actions/projects to meet deadlines set.


• Ensure the manager is made aware of any potential supply or customer issues and execute required actions in a timely manner.


• Maintain the timely availability of materials to support production and customer demand.


• Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered in line with customer requirements.


• Manage inventory levels to balance operational requirements and stock investment.


• Support reliable supplier performance through effective communication and proactive issue resolution.


• Maintain accurate and timely information within SAP for orders, inventory, and purchasing activities.


• Facilitate effective communication between sales, operations, production planning, and suppliers.


• Identify risks and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance supply chain performance.

Required Expertise

• Competent at using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.


• Experienced ERP user with the ability to work with MRP systems, preferably SAP/SAP Cloud ERP.


• Experience in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, customer service, sales administration, or inventory management roles.


• Understanding of material planning, inventory control, and order management processes.


• Experience working with suppliers and coordinating delivery schedules.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance


• Company pension with employer contributions


• Life assurance/life cover


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• 24/7 Virtual GP service


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Electric Vehicle scheme


• Employee discounts and cashback offers


• Free on-site parking


• Ongoing training and development


• Genuine career progression opportunities

Person Specification

• Essential Experience: Experience working in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, customer service, sales administration, or inventory management roles.

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Strong planning and organisational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Able to analyse information, identify potential supply or service risks, and take appropriate action.


• Effective communication skills for building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• High level of accuracy in maintaining data and records with strong attention to detail.


• Capable of solving problems proactively and responding effectively to changing business requirements.


• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.


• Experienced ERP user.


• Able to work collaboratively across Sales, Operations, Production Planning, and supplier networks.


• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of key activities and outcomes.


• Understanding of material planning, inventory control, and order management processes.


• Capable of working with suppliers and coordinating delivery schedules.


• Experienced in using MRP systems, preferably SAP/SAP Cloud ERP, for managing purchasing, inventory, and sales orders.


• Able to support cross-functional teams in manufacturing or operational environments.


• Understanding of customer service principles and the importance of on-time delivery performance.


• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes