Aerospace Supply Chain Manager

2 days ago

Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

About the Role

GKN Aerospace is a leading supplier of systems and components to the aerospace industry, and we're looking for a talented MRP Controller to join our team at our Western Approach site.

As an MRP Controller, you will be responsible for managing the weekly Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process, balancing demand and supply within available capacity, and setting inventory targets. You will work closely with operations and maintenance teams to minimize the impact of planned downtime and provide input for material requirement planning and vendor scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate Scheduling (MPS) activities beyond the current week time horizon and for the whole MPS horizon
  • Create and maintain production schedules to deliver in line with Programme requirements while maintaining Inventory targets and optimizing site capacity
  • Support Operations in the analysis of Master Schedule Adherence
  • Ensure system Master Data is up to date for all planning and scheduling purposes
  • Coordinate between Operations & Maintenance to minimize impact of planned downtime
  • Provide input for Material Requirement Planning / Vendor Scheduling process
  • Support operations in monitoring manufacturing output/performance against the schedule/plan, challenging and understanding whenever performance differs from standard
  • Provide communication/feedback to Programmes in case of any potential supply issues and also in order to improve Forecast accuracy

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience of Operations Supply Planning / MPS / MRP
  • Knowledge of Forecasting & Demand Planning, Daily Scheduling & Execution, Master Data Management, Inventory Management, Internal Flow & Warehousing
  • Ability to liaise with stakeholders of various levels
  • Competent with MS Packages

What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will receive a competitive salary, industry-leading pension scheme, life assurance, and a range of other benefits, including 187.5 hours holiday, income protection, and shopping discounts. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and career with our comprehensive learning and development program.

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of systems and components for the aerospace industry. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, and we are proud to be a part of the GKN Group, a leading global engineering company.

Why Join Us?

We are a dynamic and collaborative team that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are passionate about aerospace and supply chain management, and you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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