MRP Controller

MRP Controller

12 month Contract - Stevenage - Onsite Working - £18.00 per hour

Overview: This role is responsible for managing and coordinating all planning activities to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS).

The position involves a range of tasks related to material planning, procurement, and scheduling to support the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute activities related to the planning and procurement of materials, ensuring an adequate and timely supply to meet the Master Production Schedule (MPS).


• Release, manage, and schedule work orders within the MRP system, and maintain accurate delivery forecasts to keep customers informed.


• Optimize inventory levels in line with targets while minimizing excess waste and costs, conducting regular stock checks to maintain MRP system accuracy.


• Collaborate closely with the Supply Planner to communicate potential schedule changes and address supply chain constraints.


• Identify and escalate risks related to supplied parts within the sales and operations process.


• Work with Goods Receiving, Stores, and Dispatch teams to manage inventory levels, resolve issues, ensure MRP system accuracy, and complete all required paperwork for logistics transactions.


• Support effective management of non-conformance issues.


• Maintain the manufacturing bill of materials and strategy by keeping master data updated.


• Contribute to the achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) for schedule adherence, inventory levels, and delivery through effective planning.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain management, or a related field.


• APICS supply chain certification is desirable but not required.


• Familiarity with SAP is beneficial.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MRP systems.


• Strong planning and organizational skills.


• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.


• Analytical and problem-solving skills.


• High attention to detail.

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