Manufacturing MRP Controller – Hybrid Planning Lead

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

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.