Salary Range: £37,000 to £38,500. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
As an MRP Controller at Leonardo Helisopters, you will play a key role in maintaining a world-class scheduling system to ensure business and programme objectives are achieved. You will be responsible for managing contracted parts through the timely placement of Purchase Orders, while balancing cost, lead time, and inventory requirements. Working within SAP MRP, you will apply sound judgement, analytical thinking, and attention to detail to challenge, validate, and optimise data and planning activities in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
Key Responsibilities
* Amend / update SAP Material Master Data and Operative Networks and schedule requirements
* Allocate components to ensure best use of company assets in support of all programme objectives
* Process Purchase Orders for Range Managed parts and Offload Orders
* Place Production Orders for in-house manufactured parts
* Process and control Service Management Orders for R&M activity
* Release Purchase Requisitions as purchasing authority to procurement
* Procure parts from interplant suppliers
* Action Quality Notifications
* Operate an on-loan system to provide assets to rig, A/C programmes etc.
* Run MRP reporting tools and act upon the data outcomes
* Expedite Material Supply Management
* Provide technical support on processes and help to train new starters within MRP
* Review and report on progress and status of work to provide clear statements of position, issues and actions
* Monitor and expedite mod kit and repair list shortages
* Provide kits and shop support to onsite and offsite modification and repair embodiments
* Provide kit forecasts to internal customers
* Take part in Business Improvement and carry out improvement activity
* Take a proactive approach to personal development
Qualifications
* Educated to HNC level or equivalent in an Engineering discipline or demonstrated equivalent competency obtained through experience
* Experienced SAP user or equivalent ERP system
* Integrity and professional approach
* Background in an Aerospace or high integrity manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of Company Quality Systems
* Team worker who is customer focused
* Knowledge of assembly and/or manufacturing techniques
* Good communicator
The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, including the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Benefits
* Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year
* Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
* Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
* Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme
* Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
* Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme
* Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more
* Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options
Location & Contract
Primary Location: GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Onsite International, multicultural, innovative, technological
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