Materials Controller

Salary: £32,500
Location: LN6
Reporting to: Procurement Manager

The Role

Our client is seeking a Packaging Materials Controller to manage the planning, procurement, and supply of packaging materials across multiple manufacturing sites. The role is key to ensuring stock availability, supplier performance, cost control, and operational continuity while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain packaging material plans across all manufacturing sites.
Ensure stock levels support production demand while minimising waste, excess, and obsolescence.
Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data including lead times, MOQ, and safety stock levels.
Coordinate packaging supply and stock balancing between sites.
Manage supplier performance against KPIs including quality, cost, and OTIF delivery.
Support supplier onboarding, audits, and continuity planning.
Identify cost-saving opportuniti...