Materials Controller

Material Controller, Oldham, Food Manufacturing
Park Cakes is a c£250 million business which supplies cake and desserts to service the own brands of major retailers, there are three sites based in the North West at Heywood, Oldham and Bolton.
Our products include, high end celebration cake products, slab cakes and mainstream desserts, we mostly supply Marks & Spencer's although we also supply other major retailers.
We are looking for Material Controller to join our Purchasing Team at the Oldham Site.
Responsibilities
* Schedule packaging and raw materials from an approved supplier base
* Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, colleagues, and production teams
* Create purchase orders and ensure materials are delivered on a just-in-time basis
* Manage scheduling and stock levels within an assigned area of responsibility
* Use SAP to monitor and control stock via daily exception reports
* Ensure minimum stock levels are consistently achieved and maintained
* Communicate with relevant stakeholders where SAP data is incomplete or inaccurate
* Liaise with production planners to support demand requirements
* Develop a strong 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
Ideal Skills/Experience
* Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
* SAP experience is advantageous; training will be provided
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Office applications
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm. Flexibility required.
Package: Salary: £30,000 - £32,098 + 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, Pension scheme with 2% employer contribution, Employee discount scheme with high street retailers
To Apply: Please press the 'apply' button and shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Park Cakes within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role.
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