You will be responsible for the planning and control of Roke products. You will liaise with cross-departmental stakeholders to understand the manufacturing needs, undertake materials management, manufacturing planning and ensure that materials reach production on time. You will be responsible for work in progress, use of inventory, stock takes and issuing documents for the production team.

Primary Job Purpose

Ensure all customer product orders are realised for On Time Delivery In Full

Plan the workload, materials and tooling for all build demands

Raise external requirements to build on subcontractors and suppliers

Liaise with Operations Delivery to ensure Production Plans are understood and communicated to the rest of the business.

Liaise with Supply Chain to ensure materials plans are in place, Interpret the recommended MRP requirements and review order recommendations, prior to order placement

Work with Supply Chain to ensure purchase requisitions are raised timely and materials are delivered on time

Monitor job status in conjunction with Operations delivery and procurement teams

To work closely with Operations Delivery, Support and Project Management teams to provide regular project updates, stock and order information, along with opportunities for improvement

Work closely with Engineering teams to ensure system compliance with relevant change notices and current build status

Liaise with Finance and support end of month cycle counting, WIP reporting and material audits

Identify and support with MRP material planning business improvement activities

Review and replenish consumable items in a timely manner

Always fully comply with Roke's policies and procedures

Undertake such other reasonable duties, commensurate with the job holder's experience and qualifications, as may be required for the smooth operation of the business

Degree qualified preferably

A minimum of 5 GCSE's at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)

A-Level education (or equivalent) in relevant subjects

Strong computer based literacy

Experienced with MRP tools (SAP,IFS would be advantageous)

Excellent communication skills

Experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques Experience managing small/medium manufacturing shop floor team will be an advantage

Personal Attributes, Values and Competencies
Attention to detail

Ability to follow process

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Self-motivated

Ability to problem solve

Accurate record keeping

Roke is a world-class technology and engineering consultancy. Roke delivers advanced research, development services and products to high profile customers who come to Roke with varied and challenging problems to solve.