Cranswick Pet Products Limited
Packaging Materials Controller
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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.
Job Purpose
The Packaging Materials Controller is responsible for the effective planning, procurement, and supply of packaging materials across multiple manufacturing sites within Cranswick Pet Products. The role ensures optimal stock availability, cost control, and supplier performance, supporting uninterrupted production and continuous improvement across the network.
Main Duties
- 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.
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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.
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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
- Financial & legal support
- Free parking
- Employee referral scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Lincoln City FC ticket draws
- Long service awards
- Medical screening & care concierge
Important Info
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK
Due to site location, own transport is essential
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