MRP Controller

MRP Controller

• Play a key role in strengthening Babcock’s supply chain planning capability
• Opportunity to influence planning processes and support transformation initiatives

About you

You’re someone who thrives in a fast‑paced supply chain environment and enjoys bringing structure, accuracy and insight to planning activities. You have a strong eye for detail, a collaborative approach, and a genuine interest in improving how materials and information flow through a complex organisation. You’re comfortable working within established processes while also identifying opportunities to enhance them. Most importantly, you enjoy partnering with procurement, warehouse, and operational teams to ensure the right materials are available at the right time.

About the role

This role will enable effective and efficient supply chain operations by providing high‑level materials planning support across the Procurement & Supply Chain (P&SC) function. You will contribute to demand and supply planning, inventory optimisation, supplier engagement and data accuracy, ensuring operational requirements are met. Working within established procedures and supported by senior professionals, you will apply your planning knowledge and judgement to deliver reliable, timely and well‑governed planning outcomes.

The MRP Controller will play a key role in supporting integrated business planning processes, maintaining ERP data integrity, and contributing to supply chain transformation initiatives.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating materials planning activities to align with demand forecasts, inventory parameters and operational requirements
• Supporting demand planning, supply planning and inventory optimisation processes
• Maintaining accurate parts and materials data in ERP systems in line with governance standards
• Assisting with supplier engagement to ensure continuity of supply
• Generating reports and insights to support planning decisions
• Facilitating communication between supply chain, warehouse and procurement teams
• Supporting procurement activities including raising purchase requisitions

To be successful you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Commonwealth Security Clearance
• Approximately 3 years’ experience in supply chain planning, materials management or a related procurement/supply chain role
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems for inventory, materials and planning functions
• Strong understanding of demand planning, supply planning and inventory optimisation principles
• Experience supporting procurement functions and collaborating with sourcing teams
• Relevant qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics or equivalent experience

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

* Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks. 

* Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 Top 101 endorsed employer.

* Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.

* Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.

* As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.  

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.  

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au  

Job req # 73419

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.  

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.  

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job req # 73419