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.

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.

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.