Offload Controller

MBDA UK Ltd; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bolton is seeking an experienced Controller for their Test Equipment Offload Team. In this role, you will manage stock using SAP, ensure timely delivery forecasts, and support multi-programme demands. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be adept in data management, and demonstrate a commitment to process improvement. This position offers a salary of up to £46,000 with hybrid working options.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Enhanced parental leave options

Subsidized meals and free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing stock and delivery forecasts.
• Ability to maintain records and data accuracy in a management system.
• Experience in supporting schedule adherence and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all work in the SAP system including requisitions.
• Support inventory and delivery KPIs through planning execution.
• Act as a bridge between different departments and external vendors.

Skills

SAP

Inventory management

Cross-functional communication

Data accuracy

Process improvement

Job description

Bolton

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Controller to join our Test Equipment Offload Team. You will play a leading role in a range of offload activities across multiple projects, providing support to internal and external customers.

Salary: Up to £ 46,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2/3 days per week on-site

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity

This role is supporting Test Equipment Offload across all MBDA programmes both in Development and Production. This includes supporting multi-programme demands ensuring we meet the delivery timescales and programme objectives. This role has responsibility to ensure the offload tasks are placed on time and monitored through the process to meet the programme needs.

The Test Equipment Offload area supports all programmes in managing their offload requirements to a multitude of different suppliers. You'll be part of a fast-paced team that keeps a number of projects offload business needs moving efficiently - while engaging with outside suppliers. Making real time decisions and providing an excellent service.

What we're looking for from you:

• Manage all work in the SAP system - Raising Requisitions, managing Stock, ensuring delivery forecasts are maintained and communicated to customers.
• Support the achievement of schedule adherence, inventory and delivery KPIs through the execution of the planning process.
• Maintain records within a Data Management System, Processing Data to ensure a degree of accuracy.
• Maintaining cross-functional alignment - Acting as a bridge between Engineering Project Managers/ Design, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality & external vendors to keep workflows co-ordinated and avoid bottlenecks.
• Work closely with Goods Receiving, stores and dispatch (Logistic Services) to resolve queries, maintain SAP system accuracy and ensure the required paperwork is submitted for stores and dispatch related transactions.
• Support effective non-conformance management controls.
• Provide advice and support to stakeholders, detailing best practice.
  • Generating and developing documentation and communications to address frequently asked questions.
  • Contribute to process improvement within the team.

Our company

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