Senior Manufacturing MRP Controller - Central Data Team at MBTA

Bolton, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Defense, Aerospace, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • HNC Level of qualifications or equivalent
  • A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Manufacturing planning, Supply chain management or a related position
  • APICs supply chain certification desirable but not essential
  • Experience in the use of MRP is essential, SAP is beneficial
  • Good Planning and organising skills
  • Communication skills both verbally and in writing
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship (Security Clearance requirement)

Responsibilities

  • Management and supervision of the MRP Controllers employed in the Central Data Team
  • Proactive involvement in the support and development of deployed resource, ensuring MRP Controllers are trained and have the necessary skills
  • Control and governance of planning related master data via audits ensuring accuracy of the MRP system
  • Support the Master Scheduler in making decisions around planning strategies and decoupling
  • Use of SAP to extract, understand and interpret data and communicate cause and effects based on actions/decisions taken
  • Work with cross functional business teams to identify and implement process improvements which better support the use of SAP with a key focus on customer delivery
  • Create and review detailed requirement analysis document and functional specifications based on business requirements for external consultant (DXC)
  • Provide MRP support to the MP&C community
  • Coordinate and evaluate SAP queries from the MP&C team, communicate resolutions to queries and develop proposals for process improvements
  • Support and undertake testing of new functionality in the MRP system, also represent MP&C in improvement programmes associated with the integration of MRP and the Manufacturing Execution System
  • Support the MP&C functional Manager in the maintenance of policies and processes for Planning and Control. Assess compliance to these policies and processes by supporting regular audits
  • Support the MP&C function in the generation of planning KPIs to support the sales and ops process and other business reviews
  • Providing support to the Manufacturing Planning and Control function to ensure there is the appropriate tools, processes and policies in place and that they are maintained and fit for purpose

Skills

MRP
SAP
Manufacturing Planning
Master Data Governance
Audits
Team Management
Training
Planning Strategies
Decoupling

MBTA

Public transit services in Greater Boston

About MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) offers public transit services in the Greater Boston area, including subways, buses, commuter rails, and ferries. It generates revenue through fare collection, providing various products like single-ride tickets, monthly passes, and the CharlieCard for convenient payment. The MBTA stands out by offering a comprehensive range of transit options and continually improving service quality and accessibility. Its goal is to enhance the customer experience while serving the transportation needs of the community.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1964Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public SectorIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans

Risks

Accessibility concerns with Green Line 'supercars' may lead to public dissatisfaction.
'MBTA Go' app could face technical issues affecting user satisfaction.
North Station bridge project may encounter construction delays or budget overruns.

Differentiation

MBTA offers a comprehensive range of transit services in Greater Boston.
The agency provides specialized passes for flexible and convenient travel options.
MBTA's CharlieCard system simplifies fare payment for frequent commuters.

Upsides

Federal funding supports infrastructure projects like the North Station bridge replacement.
The 'Tap to Ride' system modernizes and streamlines fare collection processes.
NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program aims to improve bus route efficiency.

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