Senior Stock Controller needed at Oza Holdings

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Job title : Senior Stock Controller

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,

Deadline : December 27, 2024

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Inventory Management, Stock Optimization, Data Management & Reporting:
  • Oversee the entire stock control process, ensuring inventory levels meet operational requirements without excessive surplus or shortage
  • Maintain accurate records of stock movements, purchases, and usage of raw materials, parts, equipment, and consumables
  • Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely ordering and replenishment of stock
  • Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile discrepancies between physical stock and system records
  • Analyse and monitor inventory turnover rates, usage trends, and stock levels to improve inventory efficiency and reduce wastage
  • Implement stock control strategies that ensure cost-effective practices while maintaining operational readiness
  • Analyse and monitor inventory turnover rates, usage trends, and stock levels to improve inventory efficiency and reduce wastage
  • Implement stock control strategies that ensure cost-effective practices while maintaining operational readiness
  • Health, Safety, and Compliance, Supplier and Vendor Relations:
  • Ensure that stock is stored, handled, and managed according to safety regulations and best practices, including hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, explosives)
  • Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations governing inventory and supply chain processes
  • Work closely with the safety and environmental teams to ensure compliance with mining safety standards
  • Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments to address stock shortages or overstock issues
  • Negotiate with vendors for better pricing, timely delivery, and quality assurance on critical stock items
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the supply chain 
  • Team Leadership and Continuous Improvement:
  • Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior stock controllers and warehouse staff
  • Train staff on stock control processes, inventory systems, and best practices
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory control and stock management practices
  • Lead initiatives to automate or streamline stock control systems and processes
  • Evaluate and introduce new technologies or methodologies to enhance inventory management

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
  • Relevant certifications in inventory or logistics management (e.g., APICS, CILT) are a plus
  • Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in inventory management, stock control, or supply chain management, with at least 2–3 years in the mining sector or a related industry
  • Expertise in stock control techniques, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation
  • Proficiency in using inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems)
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate stock movements and generate insightful reports
  • Advanced skills in Excel for creating spreadsheets, data analysis, and reporting
  • Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory strategies, and procurement processes
  • Understanding of the health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining sector
  • Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding inventory control, hazardous materials, and international trade laws
  • Basic understanding of logistics and transportation to ensure timely deliveries and stock management
     

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