Materials Controller

This position will be based at the Phalaborwa site in Limpopo.

The purpose of this position is to coordinate and ensure the availability of inventory in support of production and maintenance requirements.

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent qualification registered at NQF Level 4, including relevant NATED qualifications such as the N3 Certificate required
• Materials Management Certificate or Diploma or a relevant BCom Degree

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar position in materials management in the mining / mineral processing industry
• Knowledge of warehouse processes and inventory management
• English language proficiency
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literate in MS Office
• Supervisory skills

• Comply with all relevant Minopex SHEQ Management systems and procedures.
• Implement and adhere to Procurement policies, procedures and standards.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure timeous replenishment of inventory in support of production and maintenance requirements.
• Review and updating of inventory reorder points and replenishment quantities for optimal inventory investment.
• Assist with RFQ adjudication according to site requirements.
• Assist with Site Demand Forecasting.
• Control stock profile classification according to equipment information and site requirements.
• Raising of strategic commodity purchase orders according to production and maintenance requirements.
• Preview product catalogues, trade journals and publications in order to maintain updated and sufficient technical knowledge of the goods and services to be purchased.
• Plan and co-ordinate the section's workload and set and adjust individual objectives.
• Over-inspect subordinates in their daily activities to ensure procurement according to organizational and client standards.
• Recommend and incorporate cost saving initiatives into budgets and control expenditure within approved parameters.