Material Controller

Leonardo S.p.A.; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Mental health support

Access to courses

Job summary

Leonardo in the United Kingdom is seeking a Material Controller to ensure the timely manufacture of products in line with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). You will manage materials, expediting internal items to meet MPS and producing weekly progress reports.

The role is on-site at the Luton site and requires strong SAP experience, planning skills, and close collaboration with IPT and vendor teams to maintain material availability.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is essential.
• Previous planning experience in a production environment.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review, release, and manage internal Production/Service orders aligned with MPS and customer plans.
• Expedite work through production areas daily, collaborating with manufacturing teams to review capacity.
• Schedule Production/Service Orders using SAP.
• Use Teamcenter to ensure the latest drawings and work instructions are applied to Production/Service orders.
• Coordinate vendor operations with Delivery and Logistics teams.
• Implement FRB/MRB actions, attend MRB meetings, and ensure dispositioned material is handled accordingly.
• Liaise with Industrial Engineering to ensure accurate rework descriptions and timings.
• Manage the delivery of kits to and from all Manufacturing and Engineering areas.
• Inform internal stakeholders of delays that could impact MPS achievement, suggest re-prioritisations, and resolve issues.
• Attend and contribute to production reviews as a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT).
• Collaborate closely with the Material Supply team to ensure material availability for the agreed production plan.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Planning experience

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Job description

## Material ControllerApply: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300: Full time: Posted Today: R0033748**Job Description:****Mission:** Ensure availability of needed resources to be compliant with production targets **Activities:** Plan Work orders, verifying their feasibility in terms of stocks coverage Verify/support a correct usage of production material by departments Monitor relevant operational progresses, including cost evaluation and optimization to be compliant with saving targets Verify the feasibility of the activities related to the production cycle for Business' orders Your impactWe are seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure the timely manufacture of products in accordance with the Master ProductionSchedule (MPS). The successful candidate will manage all materials in the manufacturing chain to meet the appropriate build standards andmaintain work-in-progress status within SAP. The role includes expediting internal production items to comply with MPS and generatingweekly progress reports. You will also provide accurate feedback on estimated completion dates and potential delays through your team leadand local integrated project team (IPT).This will be a role based on site.Working as a Material controller you will be carrying out the following:• Review, release, and manage internal Production/Service orders aligned with MPS and customer plans.• Expedite work through production areas daily, collaborating with manufacturing teams to review capacity.• Schedule Production/Service Orders using SAP.• Use Teamcenter to ensure the latest drawings and work instructions are applied to Production/Service orders.• Coordinate vendor operations with Delivery and Logistics teams.• Implement FRB/MRB actions, attend MRB meetings, and ensure dispositioned material is handled accordingly.• Liaise with Industrial Engineering to ensure accurate rework descriptions and timings.• Manage the delivery of kits to and from all Manufacturing and Engineering areas.• Inform internal stakeholders of delays that could impact MPS achievement, suggest re-prioritisations, and resolve issues.• Attend and contribute to production reviews as a key member of the Integrated Product Team (IPT).• Collaborate closely with the Material Supply team to ensure material availability for the agreed production plan.What you’ll bring• Experience with SAP is essential.• Previous planning experience in a production environment.• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.• Excellent organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.• Strong analytical skills with a focus on continuous improvement.• Awareness of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) is an advantage.If you are highly organised with the skills to manage materials effectively in a production environment, we encourage you to apply.This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most importantskill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.Security ClearanceThis role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Anadditional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting theeligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vettingWhy join usAt Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supportsyour wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for thefuture, we’re here to help you thrive. • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championinginclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).•• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech &lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.•Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might bepossible for this role.•For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancingtechnology, and enhancing global safety.At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparkscreativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements tosupport you during the recruitment process, just let us know.**Primary Location:**GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300**Contract Type:**Employee-Permanent**Hybrid Working:**Onsite