Logistics Inventory Controller (Contract)

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic automotive firm in East London is seeking a Logistics Inventory Controller for a 3-6 month contract, with the potential for permanency. The role requires a strong background in cycle counting and change management, along with at least 5 years of experience in the automotive sector. Key responsibilities include managing inventory processes, compiling reports, and conducting root cause analysis. Candidates must have a tertiary qualification and proficiency in SAP. This is a vital position ensuring compliance with SOX regulations.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years working experience in automotive.
• Experience with cycle counting and change management.
• Strong root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Compile the Quarterly Strat File.
• Adhere to Cycle Counting Schedule daily.
• Daily updating of LOG dashboard.
• Report physical inventory status and measure counting performance.
• Perform root cause analysis of stock variances.

Skills

Cycle Counting

Change Management

Computer Literacy

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Tertiary Qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Logistics Inventory Controller (Contract) required for an automotive company based in East London

3 - 6 month contract role with the possibility of going permanent

Key duties would include:

• Compile the Quarterly Strat File
• Adhere to Cycle Counting Schedule (as per the Strat) – daily
• Daily updating of LOG dashboard (Value and Accuracy to schedule)
• Daily reporting of result and actions
• Report physical Inventory status & Measure counting performance
• Report review on result and counts
• Compile weekly overview and report back on activities/results (CC weekly meeting/SOX weekly meeting)
• Root cause analysis of stock variances as per SOX guidelines
• Coordinate & prepare and process stock adjustment relating to cycle counts
• Coordinate the preparation and processing of adjustments
• Coordinating W2W processes
• Identify main root cause drivers and actions (daily counts and W2W)
• Coordinate daily/weekly meetings presenting action plans to resolve problems
• Record keeping of root cause, action plan and historical cycle counts
• Perform any legal instructions given by Supervisor or Manager
• Coordinating and Analysing Overtime work
• Coordinate Change Management (ECR Process)

Special Tasks:

• Daily Stock update on systems
• Daily reporting
• Coordinate meetings
• Identify process violations
• Escalate material shortages
• Escalate risks
• Report Writing
• Root cause analysis
• Adherence to deadlines

Educational Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification is a requirement

Related Experience:

• Cycle Counting
• Change Management
• Min 5 years working experience in automotive

Special Requirements:

• Computer Literacy
• SAP
• Root Causing Skills
• Highly analytical, Attention to detail, Follow processes
• Maintain SOX regulations
• Well Spoken
• Adhere to deadlines
• Respect Deadlines
• Set up and coordinate Meetings
• Report Writing

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.