MRP Controller

12 Month Contract

Bolton

£24.55

BPSS

We are looking for an experienced MRP Controller to join us and primarily be responsible for the management of existing and future manufacturing schedules, delivering Logistics Management activities. You will also ensure customer programmes are met in a timely manner. Ideally, some experience with international shipping would be beneficial as you will be submitting paperwork to shipping departments.

Role responsibilities

• Responsible for the management and co-ordination of all planning related activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost and quality. With the following main specific responsibilities: -
• Co-ordination and execution of all activities related to the planning and procurement of materials. Ensuring the timely and adequate supply of materials so manufacturing can output the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Release, manage and schedule all work in the MRP system, and ensure delivery forecasts are maintained and communicated to customers.
• Ensure efficient and affective material inventories in line with inventory targets whilst minimising excess waste and costs. Maintain accuracy of the MRP system by conducting regular stock checks.
• Work closely with the Supply Planner to communicate potential plan changes and resolve constraints in the supply chain.
• Identify risks related to supplied parts to the planning and control team lead for escalation within the sales and ops process.
• Work closely with Goods Receiving, stores and despatch (Logistic Services) to manage inventory levels, resolve queries, maintain MRP system accuracy and ensure the required paperwork is submitted for stores and despatch related transactions.
• Support effective non-conformance management controls.
• Maintain the manufacturing bill of materials and manufacturing strategy by ensuring master data is topical.
• Support the achievement of schedule adherence, inventory and delivery KPIs through the execution of the planning process.

Skillset/experience required:

• Relevant experience in Manufacturing planning, Supply chain management or a related position.
• APICs supply chain certification desirable but not essential to the role.
• Experience in the use of SAP would be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office and MRP systems.
• Good Planning and organising skills.
• Communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.