MRP Controller at Sappi

We are hiring!

• At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed.
• We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
• We are on the lookout for a MRP Controller to coordinate and manage the rotable repair cycle to ensure spares are repaired timeously and their position in the repair cycle is traceable, with the aim to minimize plant downtime.

As a MRP Controller, you will be responsible for:

Sheq Compliance

• Understand and comply with all SHEQ requirements, actively participating in a safe working environment.
• Proactively identify SHEQ conditions and hazards, taking immediate corrective action to mitigate risk.
• Report all accidents, injuries, and fires immediately to the Stores Supervisor or Safety Representative.
• Conduct regular Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations to maintain safety culture standards.

Reporting & Communication

• Meeting Participation: Attend all required operational and departmental meetings to align on repair priorities and plant schedules.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with and maintain strong relationships with both internal stakeholders (Engineering, Maintenance, Operations) and external vendors/suppliers.

Rotables Operation

• SAP Processing & Tagging: Process rotable spares repairs on SAP and physically tag each item with the appropriate color tag to indicate its current status.
• Repair Coordination & Strategy: Liaise with workshop foremen to determine the appropriate repair pathway (internal vs. external vendor repair).
• Requisitioning & Approval Tracking: Create repair requisitions in SAP and actively follow up with relevant approvers to resolve outstanding approvals timeously.
• Status & Work Order Management: Ensure repair work order revision statuses accurately reflect where each spare is within the repair cycle, maintaining alignment between physical stock and SAP records across workshops and vendor locations.
• Stock Control & Lifecycle Management: Action Scrappings and New Installation Advice (NIA) timeously to ensure mill units maintain sufficient materials per MRP rules, managing rotable material stocks, equipment numbers, and master data accuracy.
• Operational Support & Stock Counts: Manage internal/external customer queries, perform standby duties when required, and participate in annual machine rolls stock counts.

What are we looking for?

• Relevant NQF Level 6 Diploma in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain, preferably within an Engineering or Heavy Industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP MM/PM modules) for managing MRP, inventory master data, and work orders.
• Familiarity with rotable spares, workshop repair processes, and inventory control practices.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel.
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.