Material Resource Planning Controller

Sunlight Group Energy Storage Systems is a world-leading technology company and provider of innovative industrial and off-road energy storage solutions, with 30+ years of experience. We specialize in the development and production of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries for industrial mobility, leisure mobility, and ESS applications. These products are manufactured and assembled in Sunlight’s state-of-the-art facilities in Greece, Italy, Germany, Israel, and USA, and distributed to more than 115 countries.

Driven by our commitment to inspire our people and unlock their potential, and steadfast in our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, we have created an agile and innovative environment that promotes open communication and collaboration, while offering continuous learning and development opportunities to the 3,100+ people we employ across the organization.

Keen to further empower our team by onboarding more talent, we're looking to hire a MRP Controller to join our Supply Chain Team in Xanthi, Greece. The ideal candidate will ensure that the materials required to manufacture finished products or superior assemblies are available on time.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role includes:

• Liaise with procurement team to agree upon the conversion of the material requirements plan into Purchase Orders (PO)
• Cooperate with procurement and production planning teams to ensure all material plans are up to date and responsive to changes in material requirements
• Perform all routine tasks to convert planned orders into purchase requisitions (PRs) including the creation and management of material planned requirements
• Monitor the status of purchase orders, inventory levels and production requirements, conducting follow up actions in order to avoid shortages of materials that affect the production schedule
• Communicate effectively to the responsible Division necessary information for the creation and maintenance of detailed material planning parameters in MRP system
• Mobilize actions as required to support optimal management of inventory while reduce scrap/waste of materials

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to Business, Production Management or Supply Chain Management. MSc in related fields will be considered a plus
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• German would be considered as benefit
• Experience in ERP systems (Preferably SAP)
• Proficient in Excel functions and other Microsoft Applications
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to monitor progress, ensure successful and timely delivery of objectives
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills

What we offer you back

To start with, we give you the opportunity to thrive in a restless team and grow your potential in an innovative environment. As per your compensation and rewards package, this is a preview:

• A competitive salary based on experience and topped up with other bonuses.
• Company healthcare plan
• Continuous learning opportunities. Allocated training budget that can be spent on books, online courses, or other training materials.
• Established framework for career development
• International mobility opportunities