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Materials Controller

United Kingdom, Surrey 30000.00 - 33000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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Job Description

Join a leading packaging manufacturer, that is part of a multi-billion-pound global group. This site has a great culture, with brilliant staff retentions numbers. Due to growth, they are looking for a Materials Controller in their production planning team.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for all production admin tasks in terms of production materials availability
  • Place purchase orders for materials
  • Check incoming material loads on to the company ERP system
  • Manage inventory issues, work closely with suppliers to chase up on orders and resolve issues
  • Deal with rejection notes / remakes
  • Weekly stock & quality control checks
  • Work closely with wider teams about materials availability, suggest areas for improvement

Requirements

  • Ideally have previous experience in a similar materials controller / planner role
  • Must have strong MS Excel skills
  • Beneficial if used an ERP system previously for materials
  • Ideally have worked in a production / manufacturing environment
  • Willingness to train and learn new things
  • Be a proactive person, suggest improvements
  • Role would suit someone that is happy with office tasks and getting down on the production floor
  • Problem solver, able to think outside the box
  • Highly organised and confident when dealing with suppliers

What we offer

  • Private Pension (3% Employee / 6% Employer) + X4 Life Assurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Company Sick Pay, Buy/Sell 5 Days Holiday

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