Materials Controller Location: Leicestershire Salary: DOE Company: One of Europe's leading print and packaging manufacturer. Role The role will be responsible for the control of materials and identifying required materials based on production schedules and forecasts. Ordering materials from overseas supplies and control of stocks based on and off site. Purchasing outers and packaging in line with demand. Responsible for controlling and identifying materials within credit limits. Working closely with planners, suppliers, production, goods in and technical Responsible for short and long term materials orders and forecasts Works with the senior management team Requirements: Previous experience of working with a materials planner / controller role in a manufacturing environment Experienced within a packaging and labels - highly preferred Strong commercial awareness Experience of using an MRP system Excellent use of MS Office Able to work with accuracy and fine attention to detail, particularly when under pressure Possesses a desire to understand customer and colleague’ requirements Uses initiative when approaching new tasks, tackling problems and prioritising workload Apply: Please email your full CV details to us. All applications are strictly confidential, and your details will not be shared without your consent. Key words; Supply Chain Planner / Supply Chain Coordinator / Demand Planner / Materials Planner / Supply Chain Analyst / Logistics Coordinator / Production Planner / Demand Planner / Production Scheduler / estimator / estimating / order processor / order processing / account manager / account executive/ CSR / customer service representative / customer service executive / production planner / production buyer / buyer / materials controller