Job description
Closing Date:
This vacancy may close at any time, if this role is of interest to you we recommend you apply as soon as possible.
The Opportunity
At Leonardo, we have an opportunity for a Material Controller. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infra-red countermeasure systems.
As a Material Controller you will control the supply of manufactured and purchased items in a timeframe that supports the Master Production Schedule (MPS), ensuring that all material in the supply chain is at an appropriate build standard. This is maintained within SAP where you expedite internal make items to ensure compliance to plan. Output is monitored from the SAP plan and report on non- compliance. You will be involved in the raising of Manufacturing Works Orders in order to maintain accurate data within SAP.
What we can offer you:
- Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
- Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite
- Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
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Network groups : To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
o Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
o Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
o Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
o Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
o We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers). - Training : Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses
- Continuous Learning : You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring
- Investors in People : We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award
- Employee Assistance Programme : Providing free and confidential mental health support
- Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 8 flexi days
To find out about all of our Company benefits please visit: https://uk.leonardocompany.com/en/people-careers/life-at-leonardo/company-benefits
What you will do
Your main responsibilities as a Material Controller will involve:
- Interface with Manufacturing & Supply Chain and Procurement to facilitate progress to completion of WIP or delivery of materials in accordance with required schedule
- Control customer returns and engage with internal stakeholders
- Review, release and manage internal work orders in line with the plan
- Control of Return to Vendor material from shop floor to logistics
- Delivery of kits to and from the shop floor
- Manage shop floor rework orders
- Ensure the correct material at the correct build standard is available on the shop floor when required
- Complete scrap tickets on a regular basis
- Support the monthly WIP Counts
Progression
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
What we are looking for
- Effective and flexible communication
- Good organisational skills, demonstrated through ability to plan and prioritise
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Experience of implementation of change management
- High level of drive and commitment
- Experience of implementation of KPI’s
- Stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Relevant process knowledge of MRP, Material flow, Inventory control
- Must be able to attain security clearance
It would be nice if you had:
- Experience with SAP Process
- Ability to coach & mentor
We are relentless about inclusion. We understand an inclusive environment is one that welcomes everyone as they are. We see diversity as a strength. We still have some way to go to achieving diverse teams across our whole business. We would like you to be part of our journey to creating that better balance and welcome applications from all individuals from all walks of life as we build a stronger company together. You must be eligible for full security clearance.
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Our UK locations
We have offices around the UK, including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil
Committed to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.
Leonardo
https://uk.leonardo.com/
London, United Kingdom
Alessandro Profumo
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Aerospace & Defence
1948