Strategic Materials Controller

W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a leading flexible packaging manufacturer based in Gainsborough, specialising in high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions for food, medical, industrial, and consumer goods markets. They are now seeking an experienced Materials Controller to support operations at their Gainsborough manufacturing facility. This is a pivotal role within the Operations and Supply Chain function, responsible for ensuring the effective control, planning, and coordination of raw materials and packaging components to support production requirements.

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the development and continuous improvement of materials management processes, working closely with production, procurement, and logistics teams to optimise stock levels, minimise waste, and maintain uninterrupted manufacturing performance. This position plays a critical part in driving efficiency, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for collaborating with Operations, Technical, Sales, Commercial and working closely with the Procurement team, to facilitate the overall film management strategy, with the aim of enhancing processes between functions
• Implementation of Strategic Materials Management processes, and the development of 'fit for purpose' Film management procedures.
• Develop processes working with the Operations, Technical, Sales, Launch and Commercial.
• Implement and review topics associated with the SIOP process.
• Collaborate with the Senior Purchasing Manager and sales to report and analyse up to date sales intelligence
• Film stock list data analysis, including historical data to identify trends, potential improvement and effectively contribute to cost saving activities across all UK Flex
• Analysis & reporting on the film forecast demand versus actual demand, understanding film changes and trends
• Manage the stock and forecast process with the UK Flex business, driving continuous improvement
• Assist in the resolution of key supply-demand and propose purchase orders for raw material film
• Encouraging best practice and a culture of Continuous Improvement across film materials management processes
• Introduce safety stock levels across all UK Flex sites with the aim to service customer requirements without holding excessive raw material
• Drive the reduction of aged stock
• Monitor, report and improve material availability
  
  

Key Requirements

• Experience in supply Chain/ Procurement and/or related supply chain management
• Knowledge of key ERP systems
• Experienced in preparing and delivering presentations to employees at all levels of the business
• Strategic and tactical thinking
• Excellent project management skills
• Strong organisational skills in strategy, communication at all levels and execution
• Be able to work in a confidential manner.
• Be detailed, thorough, and accurate.
• Be able to prioritise and manage your own workload and tasks.
• Organised and calm under pressure.
• Proactive, positive, enthusiastic - demonstrates "can do" attitude.
  
  

Salary & Benefits

A competitive salary starting between 40,000 and 43,000 plus a good benefits package is on offer. The role is based in Gainsborough. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the culture and standards within a growing and operationally diverse business.