Material Controller: SAP & MPS Planner (Hybrid)

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

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.