Material Requirements Planning Controller

Atlas NextWave; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking an experienced Material Requirements Planning Controller to join a high-performing supply chain team in Warwick. The role focuses on managing material flow, supplier performance, inventory planning, and delivery schedules to support the master production programme and customer commitments.

The MRPC will build strong supplier relationships, influence stakeholders, and proactively resolve supply chain challenges across an Aerospace/Engineering oriented manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience in MRP, production planning, supplier management, or supply chain operations.
• Proven ability to manage and influence suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and monitor delivery plans for component orders.
• Adhere to master production schedules and customer commitments.
• Act as primary operational contact for suppliers; lead supplier reviews.
• Assess capacity and delivery risks; negotiate production schedules and recovery plans.
• Maintain planning data, inventory levels, and exception messages in SAP.
• Coordinate material shortage recovery programmes; escalate supply chain risks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Material Requirements Planning Controller

Procurement & Supply Chain Construction & Commissioning Technical & Engineering Renewables

Ref#: J025026_1793014542

Type of work

Contract

Country

United Kingdom

Start date

November 23rd, 2026

Schedule

5 days on / 2 days off

Atlas NextWave is recruiting for an experienced MRPC (Material Requirements Planning Controller) to join a leading engineering and manufacturing programme based in Warwick.

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a high-performing Supply Chain Management team, acting as the critical link between suppliers and production to ensure materials are delivered on time and production targets are achieved.

About the Role

You will join a supply chain team of around 20 professionals operating across multiple locations. As the MRPC, you will be responsible for managing material flow, supplier performance, inventory planning, and delivery schedules to support the master production programme and customer commitments.

This role requires a proactive professional who can build strong supplier relationships, influence stakeholders, and quickly resolve supply chain challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and monitor delivery plans for component orders
• Ensure adherence to master production schedules and customer commitments
• Act as the primary operational contact for suppliers
• Lead supplier reviews and assess capacity and delivery risks
• Negotiate production schedules and recovery plans
• Maintain planning data, inventory levels, and exception messages within SAP
• Coordinate material shortage recovery programmes
• Escalate and communicate supply chain risks to key stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement across supplier performance and planning activities

What We're Looking For

To be considered, candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience within Aerospace, Automotive, Engineering, or Manufacturing environments
• Proven experience managing and influencing suppliers
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP systems)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Experience in MRP, supplier planning, production control, or material scheduling
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and shortage management

Ideal Background:

• 5-10 years' experience in MRP, production planning, supplier management, or supply chain operations
• Experience within complex manufacturing or engineering projects
• Ability to analyse data, identify risks, and implement effective solutions

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working model
• Long-term rolling contract opportunity
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on a significant engineering and manufacturing programme
• Collaborative and supportive supply chain environment