Senior Stock Controller at Oza Holdings

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Management, Stock Optimization, Data Management & Reporting:
• Oversee the entire stock control process, ensuring inventory levels meet operational requirements without excessive surplus or shortage
• Maintain accurate records of stock movements, purchases, and usage of raw materials, parts, equipment, and consumables
• Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely ordering and replenishment of stock
• Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile discrepancies between physical stock and system records
• Analyse and monitor inventory turnover rates, usage trends, and stock levels to improve inventory efficiency and reduce wastage
• Implement stock control strategies that ensure cost-effective practices while maintaining operational readiness
• Analyse and monitor inventory turnover rates, usage trends, and stock levels to improve inventory efficiency and reduce wastage
• Implement stock control strategies that ensure cost-effective practices while maintaining operational readiness
• Health, Safety, and Compliance, Supplier and Vendor Relations:
• Ensure that stock is stored, handled, and managed according to safety regulations and best practices, including hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, explosives)
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations governing inventory and supply chain processes
• Work closely with the safety and environmental teams to ensure compliance with mining safety standards
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments to address stock shortages or overstock issues
• Negotiate with vendors for better pricing, timely delivery, and quality assurance on critical stock items
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the supply chain 
• Team Leadership and Continuous Improvement:
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior stock controllers and warehouse staff
• Train staff on stock control processes, inventory systems, and best practices
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory control and stock management practices
• Lead initiatives to automate or streamline stock control systems and processes
• Evaluate and introduce new technologies or methodologies to enhance inventory management

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• Relevant certifications in inventory or logistics management (e.g., APICS, CILT) are a plus
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in inventory management, stock control, or supply chain management, with at least 2–3 years in the mining sector or a related industry
• Expertise in stock control techniques, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation
• Proficiency in using inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems)
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate stock movements and generate insightful reports
• Advanced skills in Excel for creating spreadsheets, data analysis, and reporting
• Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory strategies, and procurement processes
• Understanding of the health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining sector
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding inventory control, hazardous materials, and international trade laws
• Basic understanding of logistics and transportation to ensure timely deliveries and stock management