Material Controller: SAP, MPS & Onsite Production

Leonardo UK Ltd; Caddington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Coursera & LinkedIn Learning access

Private healthcare

Job summary

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure timely manufacture in line with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). You will manage materials across the manufacturing chain, maintain WIP in SAP, and expedite items to meet MPS targets while generating weekly progress reports.

The role is on-site at our UK facility, with exposure to SAP, Teamcenter, and cross-functional IPT activities to support production reviews and supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is essential.
• Planning experience in a production environment.
• Strong ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Strong analytical skills with focus on continuous improvement.
• Awareness of ESD and FOD is advantageous.

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

SAP

Production planning

Deadline management

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

ESD/FOD awareness

Job description

Leonardo UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure timely manufacture in line with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). You will manage materials across the manufacturing chain, maintain WIP in SAP, and expedite items to meet MPS targets while generating weekly progress reports.

The role is on-site at our UK facility, with exposure to SAP, Teamcenter, and cross-functional IPT activities to support production reviews and supplier coordination.