// Role Summary
Join our dynamic team as an experienced MRP Controller, playing a crucial role in delivering complex production contracts. This role is key to ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials for manufacturing.
// Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate all planning activities for the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS).
- Ensure timely and adequate supply of materials to meet production demands.
- Maintain and control the MRP system for material inventories and forecasts.
- Collaborate with various teams including Supply Chain, Goods Receiving, and Despatch.
- Support the achievement of manufacturing targets and customer deliveries.
- Opportunity for paid overtime and flexible working arrangements.
// Role Specification
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing MRP Controller to support a multi-disciplined team in the delivery of production contracts containing both development and production elements. You will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of all planning related activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK Manufacturing team at Bolton in support of multi-project customer deliveries.
Key Responsibilities
- Co-ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of materials.
- Ensuring the timely and adequate supply of materials so manufacturing can output the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Integral part of the planning and control team in preparing and maintaining the MPS in response to customer demand, considering materials, capacity and inventory targets.
- Release, manage and schedule all work in the MRP system, and ensure delivery forecasts are maintained and communicated to customers.
- Ensure efficient and effective material inventories in line with inventory targets whilst minimising excess waste and costs.
- Maintain accuracy of the MRP system by conducting regular stock checks.
- Work closely with the Supply Planner to communicate potential plan changes and resolve constraints in the supply chain.
- Escalate where required within the sales and ops process risks related to supplied parts and achievement of the MPS.
- Work closely with Goods Receiving, stores and despatch (Logistic Services) to manage inventory levels, resolve queries, maintain MRP system accuracy and ensure the required paperwork is submitted for stores and despatch related transactions.
- Support effective planning and control within the manufacturing environment.
What We Offer
- Salary: Circa £41,000 depending on experience
- Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
- Pension: Maximum total contribution of up to 14%
- Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
- Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
- Flexible Working: We welcome applicants looking for flexible working arrangements.
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
- Facilities: Subsidised meals, free car parking, and more.