Materials & Sales ControllerLocation: Plymouth (on-site)Salary: £35,000 per annumEmployment Type: PermanentHours: Full Time - 37.5 hours / 12 month fixed contractOur 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 opportunitiesHow to ApplyClick apply to discuss this Materials & Sales Controller role.------------------------------------------------------------PERSON SPECIFICATIONEssential 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.• Experienced ERP user.• Able to work collaboratively across Sales, Operations, Production Planning, and supplier networks.• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of key activities and outcomes.• Understanding of material planning, inventory control, and order management processes.• Capable of working with suppliers and coordinating delivery schedules.• Experienced in using MRP systems, preferably SAP/SAP Cloud ERP, for managing purchasing, inventory, and sales orders.• Able to support cross-functional teams in manufacturing or operational environments.• Understanding of customer service principles and the importance of on-time delivery performance.• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes.....Read more...
Storeman Glasgow
£28,000 - £35,000 + Four-Day Working Week + Long-Term Job Security + Supportive Family-Feel Environment + Work-Life Balance
As a Storeman, you will join a close-knit manufacturing team, ensuring materials and components are received, organised and available when needed. With a four-day working week, this position offers genuine work-life balance, long-term stability and the opportunity to take ownership of the stores department.
You will support the movement, organisation and control of materials across the business, working closely with production, purchasing and other departments. This role as Storeman will offer hands-on training on the company’s stock systems and internal procedures, giving you the knowledge and support to settle into the role and do your job with confidence.
Your Role as a Storeman Will Include:
Receiving, checking and recording incoming deliveries
Preparing materials and components for dispatch
Maintaining accurate stock records and completing stock counts
Organising shelving, cages and storage areas
Working closely with production, purchasing and other departments
As a Storeman You Will Need to Have:
Previous stores, warehouse, goods-in or goods-out experience
Experience maintaining stock records and organising materials
A reliable and organised approach to your work
Confidence working within a busy manufacturing environment
Please apply or contact Liam Martindill on 02038137949 for immediate consideration.
This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
Please visit our website at futureengineer.co.uk to view other positions we are currently handling.
Future Engineering Recruitment can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or who are awaiting an application to obtain this right or permit, should not apply, as their details will not be processed.
We will endeavour to respond to all applicants. However, due to the volume of applications received, we can only guarantee that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Keywords: Storesperson, Stoeman, Stores Operative, Stores Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Goods In, Goods Out, Stock Controller, Stock Control, Warehouse, Manufacturing, Engineering, Glasgow, ....Read more...
Are you an experienced Account Management, Customer Manager or Business Development professional with a successful track record of building relationships and selling services? Or are you an experienced Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Housing, Asset Management, Property Services &/or Construction and Building Safety with a consultative approach and the ability to cultivate business relationships? If either description fits, or you can bring both to the table, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Head of Member Services for the for the East Midlands/East of England area. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of resource to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.
The objective of the role will be to secure new customers to a consortium for procurement solutions & services that offers customers access to group procurement, economies of scale and scope, preferential offers, and rapid access to a range of vetted services within Asset Management, Property Services, Compliance, Construction, Building Safety & Development across products, materials, and services. You will be responsible for marketing the service, and the products and solutions that it contains, to new and existing customers in the market across the West Midlands to generate growth.
Background
Well-trodden paths into this role include:
Construction and Development – managing customer service, accounts, or administration for construction companies, development & regeneration, or modular builders.
Customer Services / Account Management – A successful track record as an account management/customer success management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of looking after customers, building relationships, and promoting services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the housing or property sectors would be beneficial.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach that is happy and motivated to be target driven but work in a team environment that understands social value.
The capability to sell services, products or concepts to procurement, assets, property services, and development professionals.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs.
The ability to present at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Social Housing market, including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services and/or strategic asset management.
Experience of selling services to the property/housing sector within the West Midlands.
An understanding of the commercial construction market and new development.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous record keeping. This role is hybrid based, with some time spent in an office in Birmingham, some time working from home and ad hoc travel around the London region so a driving license is required for this post and costs will be catered for. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interview slots are available, so please apply without delay.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
Are you an experienced Customer Services Manager, Account Manager, Partnerships Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Member Services Manager, or similar? Can you support customers, build relationships, and promote opportunities for collaborative working? If this description fits, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Partnerships Manager. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of contract and permanent resources to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.The objective of the role will be to proactively engage with supply chain partners, build strong relationships, and promote collaborative working. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include engaging with and supporting partners; compiling management, operational, and supply chain reports; communicating potential opportunities; the identification of potential new suppliers as well as competitor analysis; attending member and operational meetings; spend monitoring; attending conferences and events; drafting social media content and managing bulk email communications; maintaining audit files; procurement requirements and identifying opportunities for social value; supporting contract pack creating; and onboarding new suppliers whilst drafting, sending, tracking & chasing new supplier packs as well as reviews packs for existing suppliers.BackgroundWell-trodden paths into this role include:
Construction and Development – managing customer service, accounts, or administration for construction companies, development & regeneration, or modular builders.
Customer Services / Account Management – A successful track record as an account management/customer success management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of looking after customers, building relationships, and promoting services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the housing or property sectors would be beneficial.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach with a background in customer services or account management.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
The ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs.
The ability to engage with prospective customers at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Strong MS Office skills.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Construction, or Property Asset Management market(s), including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services, construction, and/or property asset management.
An understanding of procurement, commercial contract arrangements, PA23 and/or PCR.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous attention to detail & record keeping. This role is hybrid based, with some time spent working from home, some time spent on customer sites in the North of England and ad hoc travel to an office in Birmingham. A driving license, method of transportation, and positive outlook to travel are therefore necessary to undertake this position. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance. Interviews are available now, so please apply without delay to secure your slot!
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
Are you an experienced Customer Services Manager, Account Manager, Partnerships Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Member Services Manager, or similar? Can you support customers, build relationships, and promote opportunities for collaborative working? If this description fits, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Partnerships Manager. Informed Recruitment are a specialist provider of contract and permanent resources to the Housing & Property Technology markets, we are delighted to be partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their customer service provision.
The objective of the role will be to proactively engage with supply chain partners, build strong relationships, and promote collaborative working. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include engaging with and supporting partners; compiling management, operational, and supply chain reports; communicating potential opportunities; the identification of potential new suppliers as well as competitor analysis; attending member and operational meetings; spend monitoring; attending conferences and events; drafting social media content and managing bulk email communications; maintaining audit files; procurement requirements and identifying opportunities for social value; supporting contract pack creating; and onboarding new suppliers whilst drafting, sending, tracking & chasing new supplier packs as well as reviews packs for existing suppliers.
Background
Well-trodden paths into this role include:
Construction and Development – managing customer service, accounts, or administration for construction companies, development & regeneration, or modular builders.
Customer Services / Account Management – A successful track record as an account management/customer success management/customer service management professional with a successful track record of looking after customers, building relationships, and promoting services. Any experience of working with procurement frameworks or within the housing or property sectors would be beneficial.
Property background - Experience as a Social Housing professional with subject matter expertise in Assets, Property Services, Development or Building Safety looking for a new challenge.
Supply Chain/Merchants - Experience working within the supply chain providing materials, goods, and services to the Housing, Construction, Building Safety, Asset Management, &/or Property services sectors with knowledge of the relevant goods, services, prices, and people.
Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
Essential Skills
Self-starter with a positive approach with a background in customer services or account management.
A consultative approach based on looking after customers, building positive relationships, and with the ability to turn ideas into action and results.
The ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
A good understanding of creating value and managing costs.
The ability to engage with prospective customers at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Strong MS Office skills.
Highly Desirable / Will Strengthen Application
Experience of the current Construction, or Property Asset Management market(s), including current issues within development, compliance, building safety, property services, construction, and/or property asset management.
An understanding of procurement, commercial contract arrangements, PA23 and/or PCR.
As an individual you will be an excellent communicator, adept at liaising at all levels with a variety of stakeholders. You will also be highly analytical with a keen eye for problem solving and meticulous attention to detail & record keeping. This role is hybrid based, with some time spent working from home, some time spent on customer sites in the North of England and ad hoc travel to an office in Birmingham. A driving license, method of transportation, and positive outlook to travel are therefore necessary to undertake this position. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and your contribution will certainly be felt, in return you will receive a very competitive salary, car allowance, life assurance, healthcare and benefits package with a generous holiday allowance.
Interviews are available now, so please apply without delay to secure your slot!
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...