Overview
Cranswick Pet Products is growing, and we’re looking for a Packaging Materials Controller to join our Procurement team. This is a great opportunity for someone with packaging planning, stock control, or supply chain experience to step into a fast-paced FMCG environment and build their career.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain packaging material requirement plans across all sites.
* Ensure appropriate stock levels are held to meet production demand while minimising excess and obsolescence.
* Monitor and manage slow-moving and obsolete packaging stock.
* Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data (lead times, MOQ, safety stock levels).
* Support coordination of packaging supply across multiple manufacturing locations.
* Balance stock between sites to optimise working capital and reduce risk.
* Support standardisation of packaging materials and processes where possible.
* Liaise with suppliers of packaging materials, ensuring performance against agreed KPIs (OTIF, quality, cost), escalating when necessary.
* Support Procurement with supplier onboarding and provide relevant information where required.
* Monitor supplier lead times and ensure continuity of supply.
* Support supplier audits and compliance requirements.
* Support with cost-saving opportunities through packaging optimisation, standardisation, or volume leveraging across sites.
* Produce analysis on spend and usage trends to support decision making.
Requirements, Experience and Person Specification
* Experience in supply chain, materials planning, or packaging control within FMCG or food manufacturing
* Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities across different sites
* Packaging procurement or category management experience
* Knowledge of food safety / packaging compliance standards
* Resilient and able to work in a fast-paced environment
* Occasional travel between sites & to external suppliers (UK & Overseas)
* Flexibility to respond to supply issues outside standard hours when required.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
* We believe in rewarding our team. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll get:
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Free dog food – yes, really!
* Birthday day off
* Discounts at major supermarkets and retailers
* ShareSave scheme & enhanced pension contributions
* Death in service cover
* 24/7 virtual GP access
* Free parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Lincoln City FC ticket draws
* Long service awards
* Medical screening & care concierge
* You must be eligible to live and work in the UK
* Due to site location, own transport is essential
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