Material Controller

William Grant & Sons Ltd Phoenix Crescent Strathclyde Business Park, ML4 3AN, United Kingdom
14th September 2026
Published: 02nd September 2026
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Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about keeping operations running smoothly? We're looking for a Material Controller to join our Supply Chain team and play a critical role in ensuring the continuous supply of packaging materials to support our production operations. [WGW_Role_P...Controller | Word]

As a Material Controller, you'll be responsible for managing vendor schedules and purchase orders, maintaining stock levels, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting our production plans through effective materials management. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and fast-moving environment where your contribution has a direct impact on business success. [WGW_Role_P...Controller | Word]

What You'll Be Doing

  • Managing supplier schedules and packaging material call-offs using planning systems.
  • Monitoring stock levels and ensuring continuity of supply to production.
  • Working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply challenges.
  • Supporting supplier performance management and reporting activities.
  • Maintaining accurate master data within ERP systems.
  • Supporting new product introductions through material setup and approval processes.
  • Contributing to problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensuring compliance with company processes, standards, and guidelines. [WGW_Role_P...Controller | Word]

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has strong planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
  • Enjoys working with data and maintaining high levels of accuracy.
  • Can build effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Is proactive in identifying and resolving issues.
  • Thrives in a team environment and contributes positively to shared goals.
  • Has experience working within supply chain, materials planning, procurement, or a related operational environment.

Why Join Us?

At William Grant & Sons, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to work with talented colleagues, contribute to the success of world-renowned brands, and develop your career within a supportive and ambitious business.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn quickly, and want to be part of an ambitious company, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your skills, energy, and commitment to a team that's passionate about delivering excellence every day.

Reward and benefits
  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
  • Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
  • Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
  • Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
  • Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
  • Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
  • Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
  • Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
  • Learning resources to help you be your best self.
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