MRP Controller - Manufacturing Planning & Logistics

Location: Stevenage 
Contract Length: 12 Months
Pay Rate: £17.50 - £18.40 PAYE (£22.02 - £24.55 Umbrella)

About the Role

We're looking for an MRP Controller to join our Manufacturing Planning & Control team on a 12-month contract in Bolton. You will be responsible for managing manufacturing schedules, logistics activities, and material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure on-time delivery of customer programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost, and quality.

Plan and procure materials to ensure timely supply for production.

Release, manage, and schedule work in the MRP system, maintaining delivery forecasts.

Optimise inventories to meet targets while minimising waste and cost.

Conduct stock checks and maintain accuracy of the MRP system.

Collaborate with Supply Planners, Goods Receiving, Stores, and Despatch teams.

Escalate supply risks and support effective non-conformance management.

Maintain bills of materials and ensure manufacturing data accuracy.

Experience & Skills Required

✅ Production Planning experience
✅ Logistics experience
✅ Strong SAP knowledge
✅ Proficiency in MRP systems & Microsoft Office
✅ Excellent organisational & communication skills
✅ Analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving ability
⭐ APICS supply chain certification desirable but not essential

Apply Now - If you have strong Production Planning, Logistics, and SAP experience and want to take on a 12-month contract in Bolton, we want to hear from you