Stores Controller - Phola at Minopex

Description

The purpose of this position is to supervise the stores activities to ensure issuing and receiving of goods and stock control according to client requests and Minopex procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise Stores processes to ensure maximum accuracy and accountability according to organisational standards
• Arrange and conduct regular cycle counts according to Company policy and sound stock control procedures
• Plan, schedule and prepare for annual stock counts
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform / recommend appropriate action
• Investigate and resolve inventory related queries (goods / quality discrepancies, warranties, guarantees etc.) to ensure availability of stock
• Maintain the binning and labelling of stock items to ensure efficient stock control and identification
• Ensure correct allocation, storage and stacking of stock items according to product requirements and sound storing practices e.g. storage of hazardous materials and the display of Materials Safety Data Sheets
• Attend to queries on goods received and resolve discrepancies according to Procurement Procedures
• Monitor re-order points on a daily basis and raise requisitions to ensure continuous availability of stock
•  Print various reports in relation to stock control processes e.g. exception reports, stock reports, and availability reports
• Analyse, comment and make recommendations where necessary
• Expedite outstanding / overdue items
• Control month-end procedures of Receiving / Issuing sections
• Ensure Stores housekeeping in accordance with policies and standards
• Plan and co-ordinate the section's workload and set and adjust individual objectives
• Managing the delivery services to the Stores by Suppliers
• Ensure efficient co-ordination and the smooth flow of material from Suppliers (internal or external) -
• Handling of end-user and supplier queries and providing feedback
• Operate all equipment and vehicles safely and responsibly

Qualification Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant Materials Management / Logistics / Supply Chain / Finance qualification at Certificate Level will be advantageous
• Valid Driver’s licence

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in issuing, receiving, ordering stock and stock control in the mining / mineral processing or related industries. 
• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment. 
• Knowledgeable in ERP Systems 
• Basic business and commercial knowledge 
• Basic negotiation skills 
• Communication skills 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Be able to operate machinery, e.g. LDV , forklift , Manitou  
• Knowledge of Supply chain processes and inventory management  
• Computer literate in MS Office