MRP Controller

Date posted

17/11/2025

Application closing date

Location

Scunthorpe

Salary

Package

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Job description

Role – MRP Controller

Salary – Competitive

Location - Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work - Days

What you need to know about the role

As MRP (Material Resource Planner) Controller, your role will encompass all aspects of managing a profile of consumable and engineering spares materials replenishment to optimal level. Ensuring the daily procurement plan is executed efficiently to meet the evolving needs of the plant withing the constraints of established budgets and annual maintenance plan.

Some principle accountabilities are:

• Timely validation of system generated purchase requisitions
• Obtaining quotes from validated suppliers for non-contracted materials
• Expediting of deliveries to agreed delivery date
• Engagement with plant engineers as required in managing replenishment and stock holding levels
• Regular review of spares replenishment Material Master data

What we need to know about you

We are seeking an individual with a strong working knowledge of SAP MM and PM functionalities, along with the ability to quickly grasp the British Steel inventory management process.

The successful candidate must have a high level of education, including solid commercial, IT, and communication skills. Familiarity with the Scunthorpe site and its facilities would be beneficial, as well as a general understanding of engineering terminology. Additionally, a clear understanding of British Steel governance regarding the creation and maintenance of material master data is advantageous.

A strong grasp of Materials Resource Planning (MRP) procedures is also essential for this role.

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.

Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

• Defined contribution company pension scheme
• 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays
• Life Assurance

• A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme

• Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Standby and call-out payments
• Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium long products around the world.

We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Steel gets into your blood, and this drives the passion of our people. And these 2 values deliver our third value of performance – making the products our customers want now and in the future.

British Steel has a bright future and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.

For more information about us and our journey please visit –

How to apply

Internal candidates please apply for this role by logging in to your ESS account.

External candidates can apply by clicking on the 'apply online' button.