Material Resource Planning Controller

Randstad Sourceright; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is seeking a Material Resource Planning Controller (MRPC) to join a world‑class manufacturing organisation in Warwick on a 6‑month rolling contract. The role focuses on building, maintaining and communicating detailed component delivery plans to achieve the master production schedule, using SAP to manage part orders and inventory.

You will lead supplier performance reviews, balance load and capacity, mitigate delivery risks and drive continuous improvements in planning,

Qualifications

• Direct experience in engineering/manufacturing procurement and planning.
• Experience with SAP ERP for MRP and scheduling.
• Strong communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SAP data for lead times, safety stock, and reorder points.
• Coordinate supplier delivery impacts with Regional Purchase Manager.
• Lead supplier performance reviews on QCD.
• Balance inventory and mitigate stockouts across the supply chain.
• Drive improvements with suppliers in planning and lead times.

Skills

Supply chain management

Inventory management

Communication

Risk mitigation

Load planning

Education

APICS CPIM

CSCP

CIPS

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job title: Material Resource Planning Controller (MRPC)

Location: Warwick

Contract length: 6 months rolling contract

Work Structure: Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Material Resource Planning Controller (MRPC) to join a World leader offering Products, Solutions and Services across the entire Energy value chain on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations.

The Material Resource Planning (MRP) Controller builds, maintains, and communicates detailed component delivery plans to achieve the master production schedule for Siemens Aero Derivative Gas Turbines. Managing part orders through SAP, the role balances stock levels, monitors inventory costs, and evaluates demand changes to mitigate supply chain risks. As the primary interface for key suppliers, the MRP Controller leads operational performance reviews, manages load and capacity constraints, and resolves delivery shortages to ensure high-quality turbine parts arrive on time to meet customer commitments.

Some of the duties will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all component planning data in SAP (lead times, safety stock, reorder points) is maintained accurately to cascade demand through the supply chain.
• Evaluate customer and production schedule changes, communicating the operational and delivery impacts to the Regional Purchase Manager.
• Ensure supplier delivery commitments are accurately reflected in SAP and handle schedule exceptions to maintain delivery to plan.
• Act as the primary interface for suppliers, conducting regular business reviews to align performance on Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).
• Evaluate supplier production loading and capacity constraints to spot potential delivery risks early.
• Lead collaborative improvement activities with suppliers covering planning efficiency, inventory management, and lead-time reduction.
• Monitor and balance inventory across the supply chain, ensuring specified stock levels are maintained and used in the correct sequence and timeframe.
• Track component shortages, coordinate recovery programs for delayed parts, and elevate severe delivery hazards to the Supply Chain Management Team (SCMT).
• Coordinate the introduction of new component parts into the supply chain in full compliance with company processes.

Essential Requirements:

• Direct working experience in engineering, manufacturing, purchasing environments.
• Proven understanding of production planning, scheduling controls, and inventory management practices.
• Solid working knowledge and hands‑on experience using SAP or equivalent ERP systems for material requirements planning and scheduling.
• Experience managing operational supplier relationships, including leading business performance reviews and evaluating supplier load and capacity constraints.
• Clear understanding of quality system requirements, stock control principles, and cost/delivery impacts across the supply chain.
• Strong, articulate communication style with the confidence to manage supplier expectations and internal stakeholders.
• Skilled at anticipating delivery hazards, managing part shortages, and implementing recovery plans.
• Accountable for continuous personal development while maintaining focus on internal partner and customer needs.

Desirable Requirements:

• Direct experience working within aerospace-derivative gas turbines, power generation, or high‑precision rotating equipment supply chains.
• Familiarity with high-spec manufacturing environments involving long lead times, critical raw materials, and high‑value components.
• Super-user or advanced capability within SAP MM/PP modules (e.g., managing complex Exception Messages, safety stock optimizations, and automated schedule lines).
• Proficiency in Excel or data visualization tools (such as Power BI) to track supplier delivery performance, lead time variances, and stock turnover metrics.
• Hands‑on exposure to formal Sales & Operations Planning processes, specifically Commitment Acceptance frameworks.
• Formal qualifications or certifications in supply chain management (such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, or CIPS).
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles (e.g., Kanban, Just-In-Time inventory, Vendor-Managed Inventory) applied to supplier management