Material Resource Planning Controller

Rubicon Consulting; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Consulting is recruiting for a Material Resource Planning (MRP) Controller on a 1 year contract based in Lincoln. The role will create and maintain detailed delivery plans for specific parts to enable the master production plan, and provide the SCMT with insights on delivery schedules.

You will respond to demand changes, maintain master and dynamic data, plan stock levels and ensure supplier commitments are reflected in SAP. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing, purchasing or logistics.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and communicate detailed delivery plans to enable master production plan.
• Manage stock levels across the supply chain and ensure adherence to schedules.
• Coordinate delivery commitments with suppliers and update SAP with schedule data.
• Lead supplier relationship reviews and drive improvements in planning, control and lead times.

Skills

Engineering background

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Supply chain scheduling

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Material Resource Planning Controller on a 1 Year Contract based in Lincoln.

Role Summary

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Material Resource Planning (MRP) Controller to join our clients Industrial Turbomachinery Ltd (SEITL) business based in Lincoln. As a successful Material Resource Planning (MRP) Controller you will create, maintain and communicate detailed delivery plans for specific part orders within our supply chain that are commitment accepted to enable the master production plan to be achieved. You will also provide the Supply Chain Management Team (SCMT) with the implications of the delivery schedules ability to meet customer and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• To respond to demand changes by providing the Team Leader/Purchasing Manager with the implications of meeting customer requirements in line with the company Commitment Acceptance (Sales & Operations Planning) process.
• To ensure the maintenance of component planning both Master and Dynamic data, that will enable cascade of demand through the supply chain resulting in a committed plan.
• To plan and manage stock across the supply chain ensuring levels specified are maintained and used in the appropriate order and time frame.
• To ensure specified supplier delivery commitments are reflected in SAP, respond to supplier enquiries and manage adherence of schedule lines (Exception Messages) to ensure delivery to plan, including new parts introduction in line with all the relevant processes including use of the Supply Chain pro-forma
• To be process compliant through the use of company standard systems, processes and reports to resolve potential delivery hazards.
• To be the primary interface and lead operational relationships with suppliers to manage and co-ordinate all improvement activity associated with planning, control, inventory, subcontract services, delivery and lead time.
• To lead business reviews with their suppliers ensuring that both the suppliers and SEITL requirements are being met, considering the impact to Quality, Cost and Delivery on the SCMT. To ensure these reviews are supported by other appropriate functions as required.
• To manage and coordinate delivery issues, reporting shortages and recovery programmes to meet the plan. Manage the impact and elevate issues as required.
• As part of the Business Reviews, understand Load and Capacity constraints within a supplier that may impact performance and delivery

Requirements

• You will have working experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing or a Logistics discipline and a working knowledge of production planning and controls.
• Understanding of the requirements of the quality system, inventory control and IT systems
• You must be an excellent communicator that is robust in their approach along with problem solving and proactive skills.
• Demonstrated appropriate behaviours for team working and continuous improvement.
• Takes responsibility for their own development
• be able to deal with internal stakeholders & Customers
• have a good working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems
• Supply Chain Management – Capability & Capacity Assessment
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Supply Chain Scheduling
• Load & Capacity Planning

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time