MRP Controller

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.