Material Controller: SAP & MPS Expert

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 15% employer contrib.

Flexible hours

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Leonardo in Luton is seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure timely manufacture of products in line with the Master Production Schedule. You will manage materials within SAP, expedite internal production items, and generate weekly progress reports.

The role is on-site, with responsibilities spanning ordering, scheduling, and coordinating with IP teams to maintain material availability and minimize delays. Strong SAP and planning experience are essential.

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.
• Awareness of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) is an advantage.

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-prioritisation, 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

SAP

Production planning

Deadline management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

ESD/FOD awareness

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

Leonardo in Luton is seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure timely manufacture of products in line with the Master Production Schedule. You will manage materials within SAP, expedite internal production items, and generate weekly progress reports.

The role is on-site, with responsibilities spanning ordering, scheduling, and coordinating with IP teams to maintain material availability and minimize delays. Strong SAP and planning experience are essential.