Manufacturing MRP Controller

MBDA UK; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14%

Overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK in Bolton is seeking an experienced Manufacturing MRP Controller to manage and coordinate planning activities to deliver the Master Production Schedule (MPS) on time, cost and quality. You will work within a multi-disciplined team supporting development and production elements.

The role involves coordinating materials planning, maintaining MPS accuracy, and working with the Supply Planner to resolve constraints. Security checks are required post-offer stage.

Qualifications

• HNC level qualifications or equivalent.
• Experience in Manufacturing planning or supply chain.
• ERP experience is essential.
• SAP experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and procurement of materials to deliver the MPS.
• Ensure timely supply of materials for manufacturing to output the MPS.
• Maintain the MPS in response to demand, considering materials, capacity and inventory targets.
• Release and schedule all work in the MRP system and communicate delivery forecasts.
• Work with Goods Receiving, stores and despatch to manage inventory and paperwork.
• Support non-conformance controls.
• Maintain BOM and manufacturing strategy by updating master data.
• Help achieve schedule adherence and KPI targets through planning processes.

Skills

Planning

Organising

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Supply chain experience

Education

HNC

APICS certification (supply chain)

Tools

ERP systems

SAP

Job description

Salary: Circa £41,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or dual National Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing MRP Controller to support a multi-disciplined team in the delivery of production contracts containing both development and production elements. You will be responsible for the management and co-ordination of all planning related activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost and quality. This is an excellent opportunity to join UK Manufacturing team at Bolton in support of multi project customer deliveries.

• Co-ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of materials.
• Ensuring the timely and adequate supply of materials so manufacturing can output the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Integral part of the planning and control team in preparing and maintaining the MPS in response to customer demand, considering materials, capacity and inventory targets.
• Release, manage and schedule all work in the MRP system, and ensure delivery forecasts are maintained and communicated to customers.
• Ensure efficient and affective material inventories in line with inventory targets whilst minimising excess waste and costs.
• Maintain accuracy of the MRP system by conducting regular stock checks.
• Work closely with the Supply Planner to communicate potential plan changes and resolve constraints in the supply chain.
• Escalate where required within the sales and ops process risks related to supplied parts and achievement of the MPS.
• Work closely with Goods Receiving, stores and despatch (Logistic Services) to manage inventory levels, resolve queries, maintain MRP system accuracy and ensure the required paperwork is submitted for stores and despatch related transactions.
• Support effective non-conformance management controls.
• Maintain the manufacturing bill of materials and manufacturing strategy by ensuring master data is topical.
• Support the achievement of schedule adherence, inventory and delivery KPIs through the execution of the planning process.

What we're looking for from you:

• HNC Level of qualifications or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in Manufacturing planning, Supply chain management or a related position.
• APICs supply chain certification would be beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in the use of ERP essential.
• Experience of SAP beneficial.
• Good Planning and organising skills.
• Analytical and problem solving skills with good attention to detail.

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets. Whatever your background, we welcome your application to MBDA UK and look forward to speaking with you soon.