Job type
PermanentLocation
LeedsWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Supply ChainIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£35,000+ per annum plus benefits
Senior Materials Controller | £35k+ per annum | Leeds | Full-Time, Permanent
Your new company
You will join a growing, technology‑led manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. The site plays a key role in the development, manufacture, and commercialisation of advanced medical technologies. Quality, traceability, and operational excellence sit at the centre of everything they do.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of site wide materials, warehousing, and logistics operations within a business where supply chain performance.
Your new role
As Senior Materials Controller, you will lead site materials management, warehousing, and logistics activities across manufacturing and warehouse operations.
You will plan and control purchasing, manage inventory accuracy, and oversee inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring materials are available to support production and new product introduction. You will act as a senior operational lead on site, deputising for the Materials Manager where required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading end‑to‑end materials flow, from goods inwards through to finished product shipment.
- Planning and managing purchasing activities using ERP systems, including raising and controlling purchase orders
- Ensuring accurate labelling, traceability, and inventory control within a regulated manufacturing environment
- Managing warehousing operations, storage practices, and material handling to support efficient production
- Coordinating logistics, packaging, labelling, shipping, returns, and clinical site collections
- Maintaining accurate inventory records, cycle counts, and stock takes, resolving discrepancies and root causes
- Supporting manufacturing teams by resolving material, process, and supply issues
- Leading investigations into component non‑conformance and implementing corrective and preventive actions
- Driving continuous improvement across materials, logistics, and warehouse processes
- Supporting new product introduction, development, and scale up activities
- Mentoring and supporting technicians and team members, promoting best practice and accountability
- Working closely with Manufacturing, R&D, Quality, Procurement, and Supply Chain stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
You will bring strong technical materials management experience and a practical, hands on approach.
Essential requirements:
- Experience in materials management within a manufacturing or warehousing environment
- Strong experience working in regulated industries, ideally medical devices, pharmaceuticals, ISO 9000 environments or similar
- Proven experience with ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong understanding of inventory control, traceability, and compliance
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations and logistics coordination
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast paced environment
You will also demonstrate:
- A results‑focused mindset with clear ownership and accountability
- Strong problem solving and root cause analysis capability
- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally
- A proactive, solution focused approach to operational challenges
What you'll get in return
- A visible role with real influence over site operations
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing and medical technology programmes
- Opportunity to support new product introduction and site growth
- A collaborative working environment with strong cross functional engagement
- The chance to develop leadership capability while deputising for the functional manager
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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