DSVL4001 - MRP Controller

The Best Connection; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online registration

28 days paid holiday

Personal Accident Insurance

Overtime opportunities

Online payslips

Contributory pension provision

PAYE payroll (no admin fees to pay)

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting for an MRP Controller to join a busy Supply Chain team. You will manage material availability, stock levels, supplier performance, and purchase orders, ensuring smooth flow of materials across the business.

The role offers £18.00 per hour with Mon-Fri 08:00–16:30 (37.5 hours/week). Relevant ERP/SAP experience and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Purchasing, Materials Control, or Supply Chain role.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Office skills.
• Experience managing materials within complex supply chains.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Commitment to working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of consumable, warranty, and repair materials.
• Raising and managing purchase requisitions and purchase orders through SAP.
• Monitoring supplier order books and liaising with Category Managers.
• Managing stock levels and material availability in line with MRP requirements.
• Producing reports on spend, supplier performance, stock availability, and purchase orders.
• Supporting engineering change management and new project acquisitions.
• Working with suppliers and procurement teams to optimise spend.
• Managing supplier invoice queries and ensuring timely payments.
• Coordinating logistics between suppliers, depots, and warehouses.
• Building strong working relationships with internal departments and external suppliers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Team player

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

MRP Controller

The Best Connection are recruiting for an MRP Controller on behalf of our client, a leading logistics business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced materials planning professional to join a busy Supply Chain team. You'll be responsible for managing material availability, stock levels, supplier performance, and purchase orders whilst ensuring the smooth flow of materials across the business.

£18.00 per hour
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (37.5 hours per week)

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of consumable, warranty, and repair materials
• Raising and managing purchase requisitions and purchase orders through SAP
• Monitoring supplier order books and liaising with Category Managers
• Managing stock levels and material availability in line with MRP requirements
• Producing reports on spend, supplier performance, stock availability, and purchase orders
• Supporting engineering change management and new project acquisitions
• Working with suppliers and procurement teams to optimise spend
• Managing supplier invoice queries and ensuring timely payments
• Coordinating logistics between suppliers, depots, and warehouses
• Building strong working relationships with internal departments and external suppliers

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Purchasing, Materials Control, or Supply Chain role
• Experience working with ERP systems, ideally SAP
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Experience managing materials within complex supply chains
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
• Commitment to working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience with complex material planning systems
• Experience within a critical spares industry

Benefits of working for The Best Connection include:

• Ongoing assignments throughout 2026
• Online registration
• Shifts to suit you
• 28 days paid holiday
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Overtime opportunities
• Online payslips
• Contributory pension provision
• PAYE payroll (no admin fees to pay)