MRP Controller

The Best Connection; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 46,838,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 in Doncaster. The role is based on a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, and pays £18.00 per hour.

You will manage consumables, warranty, and repair materials, raise POs in SAP, monitor supplier order books, and optimise stock to meet MRP requirements. The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ purchasing or supply chain experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

SAP

Excel

Stock management

Stakeholder management

MRP concepts

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

MRP Controller

£18.00 per hour

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

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

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)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.