Materials & Sales Controller

Edge Recruits; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Company pension with employer contrib.

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Edge Recruits is seeking a Materials & Sales Controller for our Plymouth-based client. The role focuses on managing material and inventory to support production demand, liaising with suppliers and internal teams, and ensuring accurate SAP transactions.

The position offers a full-time, permanent role with 37.5 hours per week, aiming to optimise stock levels and delivery performance while maintaining strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, material planning, purchasing, or inventory management.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage material and inventory requirements across production demand.
• Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Maintain SAP data for orders, inventory and purchasing.
• Ensure on-time availability of materials to support production.
• Process sales orders accurately and align with customer requirements.

Skills

Excel

MRP systems

SAP / SAP Cloud ERP

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Communication

Tools

SAP Cloud ERP

Job description

Materials & Sales Controller

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.