MRP Controller

Location Bolton
Job Type Contract
Salary £17.50 - £24.55 per hour + In IR35 (PAYE & Umbrella available)
Reference 1037-1_1710508436
Duration 12 Months

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.

What we're looking for:

  • Prior experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain management, or a related position is required.
  • Supply chain certification is not a mandatory requirement 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 you'll get to do as a MRP Controller:

The candidate will manage and coordinate planning activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) on time, within budget, and to the desired quality. Other tasks include ensuring timely paperwork submission to shipping departments, international shipping, coordinating material planning and procurement, managing inventory, collaborating with supply planners, identifying risks, maintaining master data, and achieving optimal schedule adherence, inventory management, and delivery performance. Logistic Services will work closely with Goods Receiving and stores to manage inventory levels, maintain MRP system accuracy, and submit paperwork for store and dispatch-related transactions. The candidate will also support adequate non-conformance management controls.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.