Material Controller - Port Elizabeth at Fresenius Group

• The manufacturing plant in Port Elizabeth produces both small and large volume parenterals. 

The main purpose of the Material Controller is to ensure on time supply of materials for production.

• Execute MRP actions for materials required for production
• Monitor that the collections are made on time and report any missed collection dates.
• Expedite outstanding orders to ensure on time delivery
• Support in management of vendor performance
• Follow up on supplier queries
• Update stock worksheets regularly
• Issue updated monthly forecasts to all suppliers. 
• Prepare monthly reports
• Optimise inventory levels
• Liaise with receiving staff w.r.t. deliveries and documentation
• Liaise daily with external service providers regarding imported freight
• Maintain collection schedule for Freight forwarders based on all orders placed.
• Follow up with chemistry lab for material release, where applicable
• Action QMS tasks
• From time to time carry out other tasks within the department / factory, which are consistent with the grade, qualification, and training of the incumbent.

Requirements

• Grade 12 with Diploma in Purchasing / Inventory Management
• 2 years procurement experience
• PC Literate – SAP, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Understand flow of pharmaceutical warehouse
• Administration Skills
• Ability to execute MRP actions in SAP
• Understand the requirements for releasing chemical materials
• Understand the relative costs and benefits of potential actions
• Understand role within new projects
• Understanding of Incoterms
• Understands customs requirements and processes
• Understands change control and event processes
• Good Manufacturing Principles
• Good Warehouse Principles
• Ability to prepare for audit