Job Description:
The Opportunity
We are looking to employ a tenacious and proactive Material Controller, who demonstrates pride in their attention to detail. The role's primary objective is to ensure the on-time supply of purchased and in-house manufactured parts to support the manufacturing plan. If it becomes evident the plan may not be met, early identification and escalation to stakeholders is required.
The MC role is interchangeable across a variety of manufacturing areas. The working environment may be cleanroom, manufacturing, office based, or a mix of environments.
Daily activities include the review, release and maintaining of work orders and sub-contracted operations. If required, faulty parts will be prepared for return to suppliers.
Material Controllers communicate across a variety of functions. Clear written and verbal communication is essential. The ability to organise, plan and prioritise is required. There will be occasions where it is necessary to work under pressure.
An understanding of the principles of MRP systems is preferred. A competent user of Microsoft applications is desirable.
What you will do as a Material Controller:
1. Review, release and maintenance of work orders through the MRP system (SAP).
2. Ensuring parts, both purchased and in-house manufactured, are available when required to support the manufacturing plan.
3. Identifying when delays may impact the manufacturing plan and communicating to stakeholders.
4. Expediting of procured and in-house manufactured parts.
5. Reporting on supply and demand.
6. Return faulty parts to the Vendor and manage them back into Leonardo.
7. Communication across a variety of functions, both written and verbal.
8. Initiate shipping process (generate internal documentation for delivery).
What we need from you :
* Understanding of the fundamentals of MRP
* Efficient organising of own workload
* Good written and verbal communicator
* Problem solver
* Very good attention to detail and data accuracy
* Competent user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
* GCSE grade A-C in Maths and English
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
* Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
* Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
* Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion.
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
* Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and Linkedin Learning
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website here.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
Primary Location:
GB - Southampton
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
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