Raw Material Controller (Pietermaritzburg) Job at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• The role is responsible for the end-to-end process of raw materials on-site.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12  
• A relevant tertiary qualification

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• Minimum 5 years work experience in a similar position and industry
• Raw material stock control and stock management experience
• Animal Feed Manufacturing will be an added advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Maintain FIFO
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of raw materials to production
• Managing stock lead days within set parameters
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Timeously resolve supplier complaints
• Limit stock losses to a minimum and explain stock deviations
• Ensure timeous and accurate reporting
• Conduct effective and regular stock takes
• Maintain internal controls and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timeous planning and recording of stock and capturing of all stock intakes accurately (GRVs)
• Ensure timeous reporting of stock claims
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Production Manager
• Adhere to all safety regulation policies, procedures and notices and ensures monthly health and safety reports are done
• Obtain V-number and MSD (Safety Data Sheet) for raw materials before a request is sent to Master Data for loading.
• Ensure that allocated work is clean and complete cleaning register

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES        

• Strong administration and organizational skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills (MS Excel, MS Word, SAP and Outlook as a minimum)
• High level of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to multi-skill
• Proficiency in English and one other official language
• Numerical acumen and attention to detail
• Ability to handle stress

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Motivated and positive
• Precise and accurate
• Proactive and innovative

Closing Date: 20 January 2026