Packaging Materials Controller

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
• Share Save 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