Material Resource Planning Controller

Belcan; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a highly capable Material Resource Planning Controller to join our client in Warwick on a 6-month contract inside IR35. The role centers on ensuring material availability, maintaining robust supply chain plans, and supporting production schedules in a hybrid working setup.

You will collaborate with procurement, logistics and production teams, manage ERP data (SAP or similar), monitor supplier performance, and drive improvements in planning, inventory control, and on-time

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing supply chains.
• Strong understanding of production planning and material control.
• Knowledge of inventory management and quality systems.
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Respond to demand fluctuations and analyze supply chain implications.
• Maintain accurate planning data and material control in ERP systems.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure stock availability.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and schedules in SAP or equivalent ERP.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and improvements in planning, inventory, and delivery.

Skills

Material planning

Supply chain

ERP systems

Supplier management

Stakeholder comms

Tools

SAP

Job description

Material Resource Planning Controller

An exciting contract opportunity has arisen for a Material Resource Planning Controller within the engineering and manufacturing industry. Based in Warwick, this role is ideal for a supply chain professional with experience in material planning, purchasing, logistics, or manufacturing environments.

Role Overview

The Material Resource Planning Controller will play a critical role in ensuring material availability, maintaining supply chain plans, managing supplier performance, and supporting production schedules. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will help ensure operational and customer commitments are achieved.

Contract Details

• Position: Material Resource Planning Controller
• Engagement Type: Full time, 6 month Contract Role (rolling) inside IR35
• Location: Warwick
• Working arrangements: hybrid & flexible working

Responsibilities

• Respond to demand fluctuations and provide clear analysis on supply chain implications and delivery commitments.
• Maintain accurate planning data and material control information within ERP systems.
• Manage inventory levels across the supply chain to ensure stock is available when required.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and maintain accurate schedules within SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Resolve planning and delivery issues through established processes, systems, and reporting tools.
• Act as the primary operational contact for suppliers, driving improvements in planning, inventory control, lead times, and delivery performance.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate recovery plans and escalation activities where material shortages or delivery risks occur.
• Assess supplier capacity and workload constraints that may impact operational performance.
• Support new product or component introductions through established supply chain processes.

Requirements

• Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, supply chain, or production planning environments.
• Strong understanding of production planning and material control processes.
• Knowledge of inventory management, quality systems, and supply chain operations.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP platform.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive and results-driven approach.
• Ability to build effective supplier relationships and influence positive outcomes.
• Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Why this role is interesting

• Opportunity to work as a Material Resource Planning Controller within a highly technical and fast-paced engineering and manufacturing industry environment.
• Exposure to complex global supply chain activities within the engineering and manufacturing industry.
• Significant stakeholder engagement across planning, procurement, logistics, and supplier management functions.
• Opportunity to drive supplier performance improvements and influence operational success.
• Varied role combining planning, inventory management, supplier relationship management, and problem-solving.
• Chance to develop expertise in advanced ERP-driven supply chain operations while working in Warwick.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan