Material Controller Gr 1 at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• Improve effectiveness of the warehousing function by respecting highest standards of safety in conducting physical warehouse activities and by tracking, examining, and coordinating inbound and outbound materials. 

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in physical warehouse activities of receiving, storing, preserving, and issuing materials.
• Verify receiving area is properly prepped and ready to accept delivery of inventory.
• Track inbound and outbound materials and examine received materials for defects.
• Check that right quantities are on the right shelves after stocking, prepare inventory logs, and update purchase orders accordingly.
• Maintain a detailed record specifying the receipt or shipment of materials.
• Negotiate and prepare transportation modifications due to changes in technical requirements, quantities, site conditions, or other similar issues.
• Report stock losses and redundancies due to poor practices (e.g. poor preservation).
• Provide input on techniques to optimally utilize the warehouse network and initiatives to reduce the network (e.g. warehouse consolidation for cost containment) or expand it (e.g. establishment of a new depot to improve reliability).
• Apply recommended upstream and downstream process improvements to create synergies (e.g. inbound and outbound warehousing capabilities).
• Conduct measurement of relevant metrics and KPIs to assess performance levels associated with warehousing. Report findings to Snr Material Controller.
• Deliver accurate reporting in terms of warehousing performance to Supply Chain management.
• 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 internal and external stakeholders to enable the achievement of operational excellence.
• Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or NQF 2
• Relevant Driver’s and Machine License

Working Experience

• 1 year relevant experience as a Material Controller Gr 1