Website Sappi
Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, … read morepharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products. Our market-leading range of paper products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications; casting release papers used by suppliers to the fashion, textiles, automobile and household industries; and newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers and premium quality packaging papers and tissue products in the Southern Africa region. The pulp needed for our products is either produced within Sappi or bought from accredited suppliers. Across the group, Sappi is close to 'pulp neutral’, meaning that we sell almost as much pulp as we buy. N4 National Road 1209 Ngodwana South Africa
Description
We’re seeking an experienced MRP Controller to manage the rotable repair cycle, ensuring spares are repaired, tracked, and available on time to minimise plant downtime.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure full compliance with all SHEQ requirements by identifying, reporting, and correcting unsafe conditions or incidents.
Conduct regular Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) observations to promote a proactive safety culture.
Attend meetings and maintain effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Process and manage rotable spares repairs in SAP, ensuring accurate tagging, documentation, and tracking through all stages of the repair cycle.
Liaise with workshop foremen and external vendors to coordinate repair activities.
Monitor and maintain accurate rotable stock levels and SAP records to ensure material availability in line with MRP rules.
Manage repair requisitions, scrapping, and new installation advice to support smooth material flow.
Perform annual stock counts, standby duties, and resolve customer queries related to rotable materials and data accuracy.
Minimum Requirements
Relevant NQF 6 qualification in Materials Management, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
2–3 years’ experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment (preferred).
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