Posted Date
28/01/2025
Description
Job Advert
Materials Controller Supervisor
We have a new opportunity for a Materials Controller Supervisor to join our Supply Chain team at our newly expanded fried
manufacturing site in Milton Keynes!
Who We Are:
The Compleat Food Group are a new food manufacturing group on a mission to create great quality, tasty and affordable food, that
people love to eat. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a
positive impact.
Our team of over 5,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. At The Compleat Food Group we don’t just
make food. We make food to feel good, taste good and do good for everyone.
Our genuine passion drives the creation of products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands
such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, Vadasz and Unearthed.
Location: Milton Keynes, MK6 4AH
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 08:30 – 16:00
Salary: £40,000
Purpose:
Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality
and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. To manage and maintain inventory levels across sites in a timely and efficient
manner.
Your Duties Will Include:
* Issue supplier forecasts and manage supplier demand to reduce and identify exposure to material usage
* Expedite materials where required and offer support to wider team.
* Lead supply issues as and when they arise finding out root cause and using appropriate methods to rectify.
* Source materials for new product innovation requirements, obtaining suitable, commercially viable materials following guidance
from central procurement
* Investigate and participate in business improvement – rationalisation and cost reduction strategies
* Place PO’s against the company Materials Requirements System (MRP) using the company operating system maintaining targeted
inventory levels
* Expedite outstanding deliveries highlighting problems and escalating where appropriate
* Monitor and maintain the MRP system marking off goods received as required
* Organise supplier returns for non-conforming goods using the company operating system
* Resolve invoicing queries in a timely manner
* Ad-hoc admin tasks, such as new SKU code loading, packaging databases stock reconciliation with external cold stores
Experience and Skills:
* Previous experience in similar role
* Manufacturing/food manufacturing industry background desirable
* Ability to demonstrate proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
* Problem solver with a can-do attitude
* Organised and methodical in approach
* Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Excellent communication skills
Benefits to Include:
* 33 days annual leave
* Free on-site parking
* 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
* Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
* Employee well-being and community support groups
* Charity Initiatives and Team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.
We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.
Recruitment Agencies We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any
speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.
Salary40,000.00 Annual