MRP Controller

Job Description:

Do you have experience using ERP systems to manage materials, scheduling, and supply chain activities in a fast-paced manufacturing or engineering environment?

Your impact

As an MRP Controller at Leonardo Helicopters, you will play a key role in maintaining a world-class scheduling system to ensure business and programme objectives are achieved.

You will be responsible for managing contracted parts through the timely placement of Production Orders, Purchase

Requisition s, while balancing cost, lead time, and inventory requirements. Working within SAP MRP, you will apply sound judgement, analytical thinking, and attention to detail to challenge, validate, and optimise data and planning activities in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

What you’ll do as MRP Controller:

You will be the technical owner of a specific range of Material Requirements Planning functions whilst further developing experience in all aspects of the role.

Update SAP Material Master Data and Production Orders and schedule requirements

Allocate components to ensure best use of company assets in support of all programme objectives

Process Purchase Orders for Range Managed parts and Offload Orders Place Production Orders for in house manufactured parts

Process and control Service Management Orders for R&O activity

Release Purchase

Requisition s as purchasing authority to procurement

Procure parts from interplant suppliers

Action Quality Notifications Run MRP reporting tools and act upon the data outcomes

Expedite Material Supply Management Provide technical support on processes

Provide kits and shop support to DCC Production Line Provide delivery forecasts to internal customers

What you’ll bring

Experience working with customers to provide a service

Integrity and professional approach with good communication skills

It would be great if you have the following:

A background in a manufacturing environment or aerospaceA knowledge of Company Quality Systems Experience in SAP or equivalent ERP system

Knowledge of assembly and/or manufacturing techniques

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:
Why join usAt Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge:
Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future:
Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

Your Wellbeing Matters:
Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).Rewarding Performance:
All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.

Never Stop Learning:
Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.

Refer a friend:
Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.

Tailored Perks:
Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits…