MRP Manufacturing Controller

The Engineer UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an MRP Controller in a leading defense organization. This role involves coordinating planning and procurement to ensure timely supply for production contracts while managing inventory and optimizing resources. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, a generous pension contribution, and performance-based bonuses. This is your chance to contribute to vital projects that support armed forces globally while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company Bonus

Pension Contribution

Paid Overtime Opportunities

Flexi Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Enhanced Parental Leave

Subsidised Meals

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing planning or supply chain management.
• Strong planning, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and procurement of materials for the Master Production Schedule.
• Optimize inventory levels and maintain system accuracy through regular stock checks.

Skills

Manufacturing Planning

Supply Chain Management

Planning Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

HNC Level Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

SAP

Job description

About The Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MRP Controller to support a multi-disciplined team in the delivery of development contracts across multiple programmes.

Salary

Circa £42,000 depending on experience

Working Arrangement

Hybrid (5 days per week on-site due to workload classification)

Security Clearance

British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What We Can Offer You

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (performance-based)
• Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks, with additional support for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more

The Opportunity

As an MRP Controller, you will support the delivery of production contracts with development and production elements, managing planning activities to meet schedule, cost, and quality targets. This role is based in Stevenage, supporting multi-project customer deliveries.

• Coordinate planning and procurement of materials to ensure timely supply for the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Maintain and update the MPS based on customer demand, considering materials, capacity, and inventory targets.
• Manage work scheduling within the MRP system, ensuring accurate delivery forecasts and communication with customers.
• Optimize inventory levels, minimize waste, and maintain system accuracy through regular stock checks.
• Collaborate with Supply Planners and logistics to resolve supply chain constraints and communicate plan changes.
• Support inventory management, non-conformance controls, and data accuracy in manufacturing BOMs.
• Assist in achieving schedule adherence and KPIs through effective planning.

What We're Looking For

• HNC level qualification or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing planning or supply chain management
• ERP experience is essential; SAP experience beneficial
• APICs certification is a plus
• Strong planning, organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail

About MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting armed forces globally. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging everyone to speak with us about support or adjustments needed during recruitment. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Glassdoor, or visit our careers site for more information.