Material Resource Planner — Supply Chain & ERP

Atlas NextWave; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas NextWave is seeking a Materials Resource Planning Controller to build, maintain and communicate detailed delivery plans across the supply chain, ensuring materials are available to support production. Working closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing and suppliers, you will provide visibility of delivery schedules, manage inventory levels and lead supplier reviews to optimise Quality, Cost and Delivery.

You will use SAP and standard reporting to identify risks and drive timely actions,

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing/purchasing/supply chain or logistics.
• Understanding of production planning and material controls.
• Knowledge of quality systems and inventory control.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP system.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused problem solving.
• Strong organisational skills and ownership mindset.
• Commitment to your own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Respond to changes in demand, assessing the impact on supply and the ability to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate component and material planning data to ensure demand is effectively communicated throughout the supply chain.
• Plan and manage inventory across the supply chain, ensuring appropriate stock levels are maintained and materials are utilised effectively.
• Ensure supplier delivery commitments are accurately reflected within the ERP system.
• Respond to supplier enquiries and proactively manage schedule exceptions and potential delivery issues.
• Support the introduction of new parts and components in line with relevant supply chain processes.
• Use standard systems, processes and reporting to identify and resolve potential delivery risks.
• Act as the primary operational contact for allocated suppliers, building effective relationships and coordinating improvement activities across planning, inventory, delivery and lead times.
• Lead supplier business reviews, monitoring performance across Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Manage delivery issues, shortages and recovery plans, escalating risks where required.
• Understand supplier capacity and workload constraints and identify where these could impact performance or delivery.

Skills

Supply chain experience

SAP experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Atlas NextWave is seeking a Materials Resource Planning Controller to build, maintain and communicate detailed delivery plans across the supply chain, ensuring materials are available to support production. Working closely with Supply Chain, Purchasing and suppliers, you will provide visibility of delivery schedules, manage inventory levels and lead supplier reviews to optimise Quality, Cost and Delivery.

You will use SAP and standard reporting to identify risks and drive timely actions,