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MacTaggart Scott

Loanhead

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Job summary

A leading company in the Naval Defence industry is seeking an MRP Planner to manage material requirements effectively. The role involves using ERP/MRP systems to ensure timely availability of materials, supporting production continuity, and optimizing planning flow. Candidates should have experience with supply chain processes and strong attention to detail, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours
Healthy work-life balance options
Generous leave policy
Supportive learning and development environment
Employee wellbeing program
Onsite canteen and car park

Qualifications

  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (preferably IFS) in a supply chain or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate data handling.
  • Proficient in Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

  • Manage material requirements using ERP/MRP systems to ensure timely availability of materials.
  • Align material flow with production forecasts and manage planning data.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.

Skills

Attention to detail
Effective communication
Collaborative mindset
Data handling

Tools

ERP/MRP systems
Excel

Job description

About Us

MacTaggart Scott primarily supports the Naval Defence industry, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, to design and manufacture, and right through to commissioning and through life support. Established in 1898, we are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, investment, and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.

Overview

The MRP Planner is responsible for managing material requirements through the effective use of ERP/MRP systems to ensure timely availability of materials and shop order requisitions in line with production schedules and business demand. The role supports operational execution by aligning material flow with production forecasts and demand settings, managing planning data, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and system accuracy. This ensures production continuity, supports accurate demand coverage, and promotes an optimised planning flow while minimising exceptions and planning errors.

Requirements

  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems (preferably IFS) in a supply chain or manufacturing environment
  • Strong attention to detail and accurate data handling
  • Understanding of supply requisition processes and planning parameters
  • Working knowledge of inventory control and stock planning
  • Proficient in Excel (formulas, lookups, pivot tables)
  • Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset
  • Ability to interpret BOMs and understand production structures


Benefits

Your future at MacTaggart Scott - What we offer

  • As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round
  • Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 - 15:30
  • Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more
  • We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team
  • A generous referral programme
  • Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse
  • Onsite Canteen and Car Park
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