Material Resource Planning Controller in CV34

Energy Jobline ZR; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Sourceright is recruiting for a Material Resource Planning Controller to join a World leader in energy manufacturing, based in Warwick. The role focuses on SAP planning, stock management, supplier delivery schedules and maintaining inventory to keep gas turbine production on track.

The position is 6 months with long-term potential, hybrid work (2 days in the office). Hands-on experience in engineering or manufacturing, strong SAP skills, and supplier relationship management are

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing or Logistics.
• Solid understanding of production planning and controls.
• Strong knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Experience managing supplier delivery commitments and schedule lines.
• Excellent communication with internal partners and customers.

Responsibilities

• Adjust component planning in response to demand changes and report customer impact.
• Maintain master and dynamic planning data in SAP for accurate demand flow.
• Plan and manage stock levels to ensure materials are used in the correct order and timeframe.
• Act as primary operational contact for suppliers on planning, inventory control, and lead times.
• Track supplier delivery commitments in SAP and resolve schedule line exceptions.
• Coordinate onboarding of new parts into the supply chain using standard processes.
• Lead regular supplier reviews to assess Quality, Cost, and Delivery performance.
• Evaluate supplier load and capacity to identify delivery risks early.
• Manage delivery issues, material shortages, and recovery plans to meet production schedules.

Skills

Engineering

Manufacturing

Purchasing

Logistics

Production planning

Inventory control

SAP

Supplier management

Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Material Resource Planning Controller (MRPC - Buy)

Location: Warwick

Contract length: 6 months (long-term potential)

Work Structure: Hybrid (2 days in the office)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Material Resource Planning Controller 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. You will shape a competitive, sustainable supply chain, partnering globally to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. Based in Warwick, this Material Resource Planning Controller role manages stock levels, SAP planning data, and supplier delivery schedules to keep gas turbine manufacturing on track. Key duties include running supplier reviews, resolving material shortages, and maintaining inventory control.

• Adjust component planning in response to demand changes and report customer impact to the Regional Purchase Manager.
• Maintain master and dynamic planning data in SAP to ensure accurate demand flow across the supply chain.
• Plan and manage stock levels across the supply chain to ensure materials are used in the correct order and timeframe.
• Act as the primary operational contact for suppliers on planning, inventory control, delivery, and lead times.
• Track supplier delivery commitments in SAP, answer inquiries, and resolve schedule line exception messages.
• Coordinate the onboarding of new parts into the supply chain using standard pro-forma processes.
• Lead regular business reviews with suppliers to assess performance across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).
• Evaluate supplier load and capacity constraints to identify potential delivery risks early.
• Manage delivery issues, track material shortages, and establish recovery plans to meet production schedules.

Essential Requirements:

• Hands-on working experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, or Logistics.
• Proven understanding of production planning and controls.
• Solid working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, IT systems, and quality system requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as the primary interface with suppliers and manage operational relationships.
• Experience managing delivery commitments, tracking schedule lines, and resolving exception messages in ERP systems.
• Excellent communication skills with a robust, clear approach when dealing with internal partners and customers.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to manage delivery issues, material shortages, and recovery plans.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and taking ownership of personal professional development.

Desirable Requirements:

• Proven experience leading formal business reviews with suppliers to analyze metrics across Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD).
• Experience evaluating supplier load and capacity constraints to proactively prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Background in coordinating supplier improvement activities regarding inventory control, lead times, and subcontracting.
• Familiarity with formal Commitment Acceptance and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Practical experience managing new part introductions using standard supply chain pro-forma documentation.
• Direct experience handling SAP exception messages and managing dynamic component planning data.
• Background working specifically within Aero Derivative Gas Turbines, industrial machinery, or energy sector manufacturing.
• Experience operating within the Gas Services or Distributed Energy business units.