MRP Controller
About this role
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
At Sulzer, we are driving exciting transformation projects across our manufacturing operations. As part of our SAP implementation journey, we are looking for a motivated MRP Controller to join our Burgos site and support the development of our planning capabilities.This is an excellent opportunity for a planning professional who wants to build expertise in production planning, ERP systems, and manufacturing operations while contributing to a key business transformation project.
Key Responsibilities
Run the MRP system on a daily basis, ensuring that planned production orders and requisitions are aligned with the Master Production Plan.
Perform capacity analysis by regularly assessing workload versus the plant’s installed capacity, identifying bottlenecks and recommending additional shifts or resource reallocation through the system when needed.
Monitor production plan compliance by tracking actual manufacturing progress against the scheduled plan, analyzing deviations such as scrap, mechanical failures, absenteeism or delays, and promptly rescheduling the system to keep it updated.
Update and manage key performance indicators (KPIs).
To succeed in this role, you will need
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
1-3 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or similar environments.
Experience working with ERP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Fluent Spanish and a good level of English.
What we offer you
A permanent contract.
A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
Meal vouchers.
Access to a voluntary flexible compensation scheme allowing employees to optimize their salary package (e.g. health insurance, transport, childcare)
Be part of an experienced and international team.
A good vibe working environment.
The opportunity to grow your career within a solid and well-established international company.
Be part of a dynamic organization undergoing continuous transformation and improvement.
Offices location: Burgos
*Additional benefits may apply depending on the position and location.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
Company at a glance
Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2025, our 13’500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.6 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).
Top Benefits
- Permanent contract
- Variable remuneration system
- Meal vouchers
- Flexible compensation scheme
- Health insurance
- Transport allowance
- Childcare support
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