Inventory Control Specialist at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Support in production planning activities (i.e. schedule production activities for the plant to balance production with planning requirements, follow up on progress of production requests, check stock compared to orders to make sure customer requirements are fulfilled, provide general stock information by liaising with warehousing personnel, and perform general administration of planning and production).

Key Accountabilities

• Analyze the usage patterns of critical stock to verify availability. Recognize critical stock that includes direct material and feedstock. Secure an uninterrupted supply chain of critical stock.
• Identify and consolidate requirements and provide needed services to guarantee uninterrupted stock replenishment.
• Provide ad-hoc inventory reporting and other activities when and as required.
• Adhere to inventory policies, procedures, and standards when carrying out tasks.
• Sustain a working capital invested in stock within approved limits for the assigned category.
• Analyze inventory movements, levels, and demand patterns to determine optimization opportunities. Implement inventory management strategies and business optimization processes for inventory control.
• Account for maximum / minimum inventory levels, reorder points, and reorder quantities.
• Manage redundant stock (i.e. ID, approve BU engagement, guarantee policy is in place, and write off).
• Create, implement, and integrate of forecasting models.
• Define and execute financial critical stock definitions (e.g. manage data on SAP) and SOX measure.
• Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
• Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to maintain and report on inventory levels and controls.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

• University Bachelors Degree
• BTech University Bachelors Degree (South Africa)

Working Experience

• Experience: 6+ relevant years