Material Controller – SAP & MPS Planner (On-Site)

Leonardo; Luton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Online courses access

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leonardo in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure timely manufacture and compliance with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). The role manages materials across the manufacturing chain and maintains work-in-progress status within SAP, expediting items to meet MPS deadlines.

This on-site role includes reviewing/ releasing orders, expediting production, scheduling in SAP, coordinating with Delivery/Logistics, and communicating delays to the IPT.

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-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 experience

Production planning

Deadline oriented

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

ESD/FOD awareness

Tools

SAP

Job description

Leonardo in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Material Controller to ensure timely manufacture and compliance with the Master Production Schedule (MPS). The role manages materials across the manufacturing chain and maintains work-in-progress status within SAP, expediting items to meet MPS deadlines.

This on-site role includes reviewing/ releasing orders, expediting production, scheduling in SAP, coordinating with Delivery/Logistics, and communicating delays to the IPT.