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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:
Key Responsibilities
* 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-ordinating and executing all activities related to material planning and procurement to ensure timely and adequate supply of materials for efficient manufacturing output.
* Releasing, managing, and scheduling all work in the MRP system and ensuring delivery forecasts are maintained and communicated to customers.
* Efficiently managing material inventory to meet targets and reduce waste/costs. Ensuring MRP accuracy via regular stock checks.
* Collaborating with the supply planner to communicate plan changes and resolve supply chain constraints.
* Identifying risks related to supplied parts to the planning and control team lead for escalation within the sales and ops process.
* Working closely with Goods Receiving and stores, managing inventory levels, resolving queries, maintaining MRP system accuracy, and submitting paperwork for store and dispatch-related transactions.
* Supporting adequate non-conformance management controls.
* Maintaining the manufacturing bill of materials and manufacturing strategy by ensuring master data is topical.
* Achieving optimal schedule adherence, inventory management, and delivery performance, and executing the planning process effectively.
What do you need?
* Prior experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain management, or a related position is required.
* Supply chain certification is not mandatory 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 happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our client's Security Team.
More About The Role
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities include an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management
Industries
Strategic Management Services
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