MRP Controller - Bath, United Kingdom - Advanced Resource Managers UK

Advanced Resource Managers UK

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Bath, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title - MRP Controller

Location - 30 minutes from Bath

Duration - 6 months (could change to 12)

Pay rate - £ £18.40 PAYE/ £22.02-£24.55 Umbrella

BPSS clearance is required due to being in the Defence industry
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of our largest Defence clients

Overview:

A brilliant opportunity has arisen to join one of our largest Defence companies here in the UK

The MRP Controller will be primarily responsible for the day to day management of existing and future manufacturing schedules, delivering Logistics Management activities and to ensure customer programmes are met in a timely manner.

The MRP Controller would typically report into a senior member of the Manufacturing Planning & Control team.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the timely and cost effective provisioning of parts and internal services.
Encompass areas of activity associated with supply chain management.
Define and control the detailed manufacturing plan such that inventory and workin progress are maintained at minimum levels consistent within a lean manufacturing facility.
Provide written and verbal information on the status of the plan and achievements to date, using management reporting techniques.
Tactically manage collaborative and preferred suppliers of bought out items, in order that material flows satisfy programme requirements whilst minimising stock levels.
Attend and contribute to review meetings i.e. Integrated Production Teams (IPT's), Forward Planning Sessions, Supplier Reviews, Cross Functional Sessions.
Contribute to the implementation of proposed task directive changes, new or amended orders, regarding their effect on inventory and programme.
Advise on manufacturing 'Best Practice' as part of a team, and actively take part in process improvement programmes.
Deploy the planning tools i.e. SAP, Inventory Control, KPS and have the flexibility to use and develop new methods of working within a continually changing environment.
Responsible for the movement of hardware through manufacturing process.

Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications)

Competencies such as resilience, influencing and interpersonal skills and customer focus are essential to the role.
A good understanding of health and safety procedures necessary for safe functioning of a team and knowing the boundaries of the job and how to escalate to more senior levels is also necessary.
Previous experience of logistics or an associated discipline would be an advantage.
Computer proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases is required in this role.
Knowledge of Kanban and 2 bin systems.
Experience with an Enterprise Planning System e.g. SAP.
ESD training

If you feel this is the role for you, just get in touch

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.

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