Material Controller – Apprentice
Buhler UK Limited · London · posted 3 September 2026
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To execute the materials requirements, planned according to forecasted and sales order demand ensuring all required materials are supplied to meet production and customer requirements.
- Manage LS purchasing file and attend the daily line walks with the necessary material updates and expedite actions on newly identified shortages
- Highlight / escalate any material issues that are likely to affect production
- Release of material purchase orders according to the material requirement plan
- Manage stores queries relating to quantity issues
- Manage NCR’s for returns / replacement and credit note
Your training
- Work based training supported by a tutor from High Ridge Training
- You’ll be expected to take an active approach to your learning, developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become a qualified Material Controller
- The apprenticeship training is delivered online
- This includes a successful completion of the Level 3 Procurement and Supply Assistant qualification
Where it leads
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and industry experience to progress within procurement, purchasing, materials management and supply chain.
About Buhler UK Limited
Bühler is active in over 140 countries and has more than 13,000 employees worldwide. Two billion people consume foods that are made with Bühler processes on a daily basis. These include flour, rice, pasta, chocolate, coffee, and beer. We are continuously working to create sustainable innovations for a better world. Our aim is to transform the world’s most pressing food and mobility challenges into sustainable technologies, process solutions and services. Our UK business has been in operation since 1928. Our UK Optical Sorter Business Unit headquarters and manufacturing facility are conveniently located in the London Docklands, where the Quality Industrial Intern role will also be based.
Things to consider
Essential: Familiarity with (MS Word, Excel etc & MRP systems.
Experience:
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Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP would be an advantage)
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Demonstrate ability to problem solving
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Demonstrable ability to drive improvements
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Production process understanding would be an advantage
Skills they're looking for
Where you'll work
- 20 Atlantis Avenue, London, E16 2BF
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