Raw Materials Controller

• Follow all company Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Report Unsafe Acts, Unsafe Conditions, and potential hazards promptly.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in line with 5S and KAIZEN methodologies.
• Ensure the safe storage and handling of raw materials and packaging, including PPE compliance.
• Ensure that Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for raw materials are available and accessible to all warehouse staff.

• Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials and packaging (RMs and PKG) to avoid stock-outs or overstocking.
• Manage all inbound raw materials and packaging, ensuring physical receipt matches system entries.
• Inspect deliveries to confirm correct items are delivered, in the right quantity and quality.
• Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) principles are followed for material usage.
• Conduct cycle counts and perpetual stock counts to ensure system accuracy.
• Track and reconcile production inputs vs. outputs, report on discrepancies, and support root cause analysis.

• Ensure real-time system updates of inventory movements and material consumption.
• Update and maintain Bill of Materials (BOMs) to reflect accurate usage and costing.
• Liaise with production to ensure used materials are correctly booked in the system.
• Collaborate with the Planning Manager to review sales forecasts and ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.

• Work closely with the Production, Planning, QC, and Warehouse teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Facilitate effective communication between departments regarding material readiness, non-stock purchases, and stock issues.
• Support production targets by ensuring the timely and accurate issue of required materials.
• Collaborate with QC to ensure the correct evaluation and approval of raw material countertypes.

• Monitor and report on inventory variances and suggest corrective actions.
• Review production formulas to ensure economical usage of materials.
• Assist in developing and implementing material control systems and best practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure all data in ERP and MRP systems is current and correct.

• Perform any other tasks as directed by the Line Manager or Unit Manager in support of warehouse and production efficiency.

• NQF Level 5 Qualification / Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Warehousing.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a warehouse coordinator or supervisor role.
• Experience with ERP systems (especially production & MRP modules).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Strong inventory management and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of warehousing best practices and hazardous goods classifications (DGs).
• Ability to multitask under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong communication and planning abilities.
• Understanding of resource and capacity planning.
• Sound knowledge of warehouse safety and risk categorisation.

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