Material Requirements Planning Controller

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role within a high-performing Supply Chain Management team, acting as the critical link between suppliers and production to ensure materials are delivered on time and production targets are achieved.

About the Role
You will join a supply chain team of around 20 professionals operating across multiple locations. As the MRPC, you will be responsible for managing material flow, supplier performance, inventory planning, and delivery schedules to support the master production programme and customer commitments.

This role requires a proactive professional who can build strong supplier relationships, influence stakeholders, and quickly resolve supply chain challenges.

Key Responsibilities
✅ Build, maintain, and monitor delivery plans for component orders
✅ Ensure adherence to master production schedules and customer commitments
✅ Act as the primary operational contact for suppliers
✅ Lead supplier reviews and assess capacity and delivery risks
✅ Negotiate production schedules and recovery plans
✅ Maintain planning data, inventory levels, and exception messages within SAP
✅ Coordinate material shortage recovery programmes
✅ Escalate and communicate supply chain risks to key stakeholders
✅ Drive continuous improvement across supplier performance and planning activities

What We're Looking For
To be considered, candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience within Aerospace, Automotive, Engineering, or Manufacturing environments
• Proven experience managing and influencing suppliers
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (or similar ERP systems)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Experience in MRP, supplier planning, production control, or material scheduling
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and shortage management

Ideal Background:

• 5-10 years' experience in MRP, production planning, supplier management, or supply chain operations
• Experience within complex manufacturing or engineering projects
• Ability to analyse data, identify risks, and implement effective solutions

Why Apply?
✔ Hybrid working model
✔ Long-term rolling contract opportunity
✔ Flexible working arrangements
✔ Opportunity to work on a significant engineering and manufacturing programme
✔ Collaborative and supportive supply chain environment

Interested in learning more? Apply today or contact the Atlas NextWave team for a confidential discussion.