Material Controller (12 Month Contract) at Scatec ASA

Main purpose of position

• Currently we are looking for a Material Controller in Kathu, Northern Cape to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Material controller you are responsible for material management at Site.
• The Material Controller will collect all the documents and certification covering the arrival of materials at site and provide for recording of their movements including periodic reporting.

Main responsibilities 

• To arrange storage and laydown area according to the instructions of the Site Manager
• To manage information relevant to arrival of materials at site and their availability at the laydown area
• To coordinate the provision of shipping documentation and feed the D365 database (where applicable) with proper information
• To manage the receiving, check, storage, and preservation of materials delivered at Site and feeds the key360 data base with proper information
• Initiate procedures concerning insurance claims for damage to materials during transport to Site or during erection
• To coordinate issuance of NCR by the Quality Manager for claims against vendors for /or non-conformity with the relevant purchase order
• To initiate claims against vendors for material inconsistences
• To facilitate claims against the Logistics Forwarder material damages and losses due to transportation / warehousing
• Ensure that a dedicated quarantine area for damaged/non-conforming material/equipment is available, and clearly marked & managed from the beginning of receiving material while maintaining full traceability throughout the project, with supporting documents
• To manage the receiving, check, recording and traceability of material certificate and feeds the  D365 database (where applicable) with proper information

Qualifications and competencies 

• Diploma/Certificate in Logistics/Material management
• 5 years’ experience in Materials management
• Experience in construction projects
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• You are used to changing environments and to quickly meet new challenges
• Team-oriented skills, self-motivation, and direction, with strong bias toward timely performance and problem resolution
• Attention to detail
• Valid driver's license

Personal characteristics

It is part of every employee’s frame of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:

• Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way.
• Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently.
• Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust.
• Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude.

 For the particular role we also expect

• Good knowledge of inventory and material controlling practices. 
• Good networking skills, ability to interact and build relations at all levels internally and externally.
• Proven strong experience in supply chain either purchasing, material control or planning, ideally in a similar environment.
• Have a strong planning and organisational skills.