Material Control Analyst (Temp)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Temp Material Control Analyst positions in the Logistics Department - Production (Kariega) Contract will be between 12 and 15 months Responsibilities: To ensure the sufficient and timeous supply of Quality CKD & Direct Purchase components to production, in the most economical manner to meet our customer demands as well as our Company’s objectives towards quality, costs and schedules Controlling inventory namely; shortages, surplus, potential obsolescence and production run out. Ordering parts and determine best possible solution to part shortage problems. Managing Engineering Changes. Controlling the budget of key performance items i.e., airfreight costs, SV costs, road haulage costs, inventory value management and claims management. Analysing daily critical parts report in order to identify potential production shortages. Initiating stock count requests against parts which have not been recently stock counted and/or where stock base appears incorrect. Analysing packing data files in order to ensure that stock receipts are in accordance with CKD order volumes. Calculating stock balancing quantities and place SV stock replenishment orders with consideration of airfreight costs. Liaising and following up with expeditors in order to ensure that stock for Production arrives on time. Liaising with the Logistics service provider and Expediting Officer in order to expedite containers timeously. Identifying potential obsolete stock and initiate deviations through Product Engineering in order to exhaust surplus stock. Monitoring and controlling stock movement against run out ECR in order to minimize obsolescence. Ensure accurate and stable forecasting of volumes that will be released via the VDA on the day of transmission. Qualification requirements National Diploma or Degree in Logistics/ Purchasing/Materials/Inventory Management Experience needed Minimum of 3 years Materials/Inventory related experience in the Automotive Industry 1-2 years’ SAP Systems experience, R3 production, controlled Warehousing environment Basic understanding of the logistics concept and production systems Computer literacy i.e., Microsoft Office Package (Excel advanced & PowerPoint advanced) Strong communication skills Analytically minded and a systematic individual with tenacious ability to resolve Problems

Location: Uitenhage, ZA

Posted Date: 11/9/2025