Materials & Production Planner (MRP)

CBSbutler; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Kidderminster is seeking a Materials & Production Planner to oversee production scheduling and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have experience in materials planning within a manufacturing environment and MRP/ERP system skills. Join a pioneer in rocket propulsion and contribute to groundbreaking projects.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in materials and/or production planning in manufacturing.
• Skilled in using MRP/ERP systems (Tropos is a plus).
• Confident managing complex BOMs and long lead times.

Responsibilities

• Run and maintain the MRP system.
• Plan and procure raw materials according to build plans.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance.

Skills

Materials and production planning

MRP/ERP systems

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths & English

Level 3 qualification (A-Level or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Materials & Production Planner (MRP)

Location: Kidderminster (Onsite role)

Salary: £30,000 to £43,000 + excellent benefits

Company: A world leader in Rocket Propulsion Technology 🚀

Join a team shaping the future of Aerospace & Defence technology! As a Materials & Production Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that every component, material, and process is ready to keep our rocket propulsion programmes firing on all cylinders.

This is a hands‑on role at the heart of our manufacturing operations—balancing material supply, production scheduling, and supplier performance to deliver world‑class quality on time and on budget.

What You’ll Do - Materials & Production Planner (MRP)

• Run and maintain the MRP system to ensure materials and parts are available to meet production schedules.
• Plan and procure raw materials, components, and consumables in line with build plans and lead times.
• Raise and manage purchase orders, track supplier performance, and resolve any shortages or delays.
• Develop and maintain short- and medium-term production schedules, ensuring alignment with the Master Production Plan.
• Keep inventory levels balanced — preventing shortages, reducing waste, and managing obsolescence.
• Maintain MRP data accuracy, including quality assurance and shelf‑life materials.
• Work cross‑functionally with Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Production teams to keep everything moving smoothly.
• Support stock control activities, reporting on KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvement.

About You - Materials & Production Planner (MRP)

• Experienced in materials and/or production planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in using MRP/ERP systems (Tropos experience a plus).
• Confident managing complex BOMs, long lead times, and multi‑stage processes.
• Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling competing priorities.
• Strong communicator who thrives in a fast‑paced, technical environment.

Qualifications - Materials & Production Planner (MRP)

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths & English) and a Level 3 qualification (A-Level or equivalent).
• IT literate with strong Excel and MRP/ERP system skills.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a company pushing the limits of rocket propulsion. You’ll work alongside world‑class engineers, see your planning turn into real‑world launches, and contribute directly to missions that redefine what’s possible.