MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence manufacturers for the recruitment of an MRP Controller to join their Stevenage office on a long-tern contract basis. The role is full-time onsite and paying up to £24.55 per hour via umbrella. BPSS clearance is required for this role.
Role Overview:
The MRP Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day management of existing and future manufacturing schedules, delivering logistics management activities, and ensuring that customer programmes are met in a timely manner.
The role typically reports into a senior member of the Manufacturing Planning & Control team.
Responsibilities:
* Manage and co-ordinate all planning-related activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost and quality.
* Co-ordinate and execute all activities related to the planning and procurement of materials, ensuring timely and adequate supply for manufacturing output against the MPS.
* Release, manage, and schedule all work in the MRP system, maintaining delivery forecasts and communicating updates to customers.
* Ensure efficient and effective material inventories in line with targets, minimising waste and costs. Maintain MRP system accuracy through regular stock checks.
* Work closely with the Supply Planner to communicate potential plan changes and resolve supply chain constraints.
* Identify risks related to supplied parts and escalate to the Planning & Control Team Lead within the sales and operations process.
* Collaborate with Goods Receiving, Stores, and Despatch (Logistics Services) to manage inventory levels, resolve queries, maintain system accuracy, and ensure correct paperwork for stores and despatch transactions.
* Support effective non-conformance management controls.
* Maintain manufacturing bills of materials and strategy, ensuring master data is up to date.
* Support achievement of KPIs for schedule adherence, inventory, and delivery through effective planning execution.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Relevant experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain management, or a related role.
* APICs supply chain certification desirable but not essential.
* Experience with SAP would be beneficial.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and MRP systems.
* Strong planning and organising skills.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills.
* Analytical and problem-solving ability.
* High attention to detail.