Job title - Material Resource Planning Controller

Location: Warwick - hybrid

Hybrid: 3 days a week in the office, more initially whilst training, and 2 days WFH

Travel: there will be some business travel

Contract length: 6 months rolling - long term ongoing rolling contract

Rate: up to £25ph PAYE - Inside IR35

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Material Resource Planning Controller to work for a global leader in energy technology.

This job is in the Gas Services part of the business, working in Aero Derivative Gas Turbines.

The products they manage are gas turbines and they drive delivery of spare parts, which need to be delivered on time.

The Role:

Working in the Gas Services business as a Material Resource Planning (MRP) Controller you’ll build, maintain and communicate detailed delivery plans for specific part orders within their supply chain, which are commitment accepted to enable the master production plan to be achieved.

You will mainly be managing vendors, external suppliers and making sure everything gets delivered on time. Vendors are local and some are overseas, so some business travel is involved.

Key importance is to be a good communicator to build relationships with vendors.

You will be leading vendor meetings - driving discussion with vendors, if any issues, finding solutions, solving problems.

Work using SAP daily - update data delivery dates, align orders, keep everything up to date.

Responsibilities:

• To respond to demand changes by providing the Regional Purchase Manager with the implications of meeting customer requirements in line with the company Commitment Acceptance (Sales & Operations Planning) process;
• To ensure the maintenance of component planning both Master and Multifaceted data, that will enable cascade of demand through the supply chain resulting in a committed plan;
• To plan and manage stock across the supply chain, ensuring levels specified are maintained and used in the appropriate order and time frame;
• To ensure specified supplier delivery commitments are reflected in SAP, respond to supplier enquiries and handle adherence of schedule lines (Exception Messages) to ensure delivery to plan, including new parts introduction in line with all the relevant processes including use of the Supply Chain pro-forma;
• To be process compliant through the use of company standard systems, processes and reports to resolve potential delivery hazards;
• To be the primary interface and lead operational relationships with suppliers to co-ordinate all improvement activity associated with planning, control, inventory, delivery and lead time;
• To lead business reviews with their suppliers ensuring that both the suppliers and R-R requirements are being met, considering the impact to Quality, Cost and Delivery on the SCMT;
• To manage and coordinate delivery issues, reporting shortages and recovery programmes to meet the plan. Manage the impact and raise issues as the need arises;
• As part of the Business Reviews, understand Load and Capacity constraints within a supplier that may impact performance and delivery;

Key Skills and experience required:

• Key importance is to be a good communicator
• You’ll have working experience in Aerospace, Automotive, Engineering, Manufacturing field and a proven understanding of production planning and controls
• Understanding of the requirements of the quality system, inventory control and IT systems
• You must be an excellent communicator that is robust in their approach along with problem solving and proactive skills
• You’ll take ownership for your own development
• You’ll take care of internal partners & Customers
• You’ll have a solid understanding of SAP or similar ERP systems

Essential Experience:

• Previous relevant experience i.e. material resource control, expediting, or supply chain. You’ll need to be very competent as there are some complex aspects to the job
• Must have experience of using SAP or similar ERP systems
• Relevant industry experience in a similar role

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.

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