MRP Controller

Our esteemed client, a reliable partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking an MRP Controller. The key responsibilities of this role are effectively managing the current and upcoming manufacturing schedules, overseeing Logistics Management activities, and ensuring the timely delivery of customer programs at the Bolton site.

Reporting to a senior Manufacturing Planning & Control team member, the successful MRP Controller candidate will be responsible for.

What we're looking for:

• Prior experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain management, or a related position is required.
• Supply chain certification is not a mandatory requirement for this role, but it is preferred.
• CILT training/ qualifications would be beneficial
• Proficiency in the use of SAP and MRP systems is required, as well as Microsoft Office skills.
• Good planning and organizing skills and possessing strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with a keen attention to detail, are crucial attributes to possess.
• Having prior experience with international shipping would be advantageous.

What you'll get to do as a MRP Controller:

• Responsibilities include managing and coordinating planning activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) on time, within budget, and to the desired quality.
• Ensuring the timely submission of paperwork to the shipping departments.
• Co-ordination and execution of all activities related to material planning and procurement to ensure timely and adequate supply of materials for efficient manufacturing output.
• Release, manage and schedule all work in the MRP system and ensure delivery forecasts are maintained and communicated to customers.
• Efficiently manage material inventory to meet targets and reduce waste/costs. Ensure MRP accuracy via regular stock checks.
• Collaborate with the supply planner to communicate plan changes and resolve supply chain constraints.
• Identify risks related to supplied parts to the planning and control team lead for escalation within the sales and ops process.
• Logistic Services works closely with Goods Receiving and stores, managing inventory levels, resolving queries, maintaining MRP system accuracy, and submitting paperwork for store and dispatch-related transactions.
• Support adequate non-conformance management controls.
• Maintain the manufacturing bill of materials and manufacturing strategy by ensuring master data is topical.
• Achieve optimal schedule adherence, inventory management, and delivery performance, and execute the planning process effectively.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.