assistant materials controller

Job Description

IN YOUR ROLE AS ANASSISTANT MATERIALS CONTROLLER YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

Undertakes responsibility for the following Logistical Functions at Lderitz Warehouse:

• Secures, controls, makes available and records inventory movements and those materials which require management and control.
• Manages and maintains physical warehousing principals in terms of ergonomics, lay-out, Health and Safety and preservation and legislative requirements.
• Adheres to the port operating practices and regulations.
• Manages the process of moving spares to different locations locally and across the borders.
• Ensures items are stored in accordance with best practices, ergonomics and in accordance with safety principles and systems references.
• Manages inventory counts and investigates inventory shortages.
• Compiles inventories in storage for further action.
• Assists with the disposal of obsolete items such as stock, non-stock, equipment and scrap steel via disposal, auctions and/or donations.
• Reviews and acts on audit findings for the Lderitz Warehouse with formal feedback to the Materials Controller.
• Drafts and recommends new practices, procedures and principles to the Materials Controller and where applicable to the warehouse and its management teams to approve implementation.
• Co-operates with colleagues and with the Company appointed Agent in the Port to facilitate the achievement of Company objectives.
• Reviews and recommends updates and changes of related policies, procedures and practices.
• Implements safekeeping and control procedures.
• Adheres to and promotes Company policies and procedures relating to health, safety, security and environmental policies.
• Cooperates with the tug service provider to facilitate the achievement of Company objectives.

Qualifications

DO YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS?

• National Diploma related to Supply Chain Management (NQF 6)
• Relevant degree will be an added advantage
• 3 years relevant logistics, warehousing and distribution experience
• Knowledge of SAP MM will be an added advantage
• Basic understanding of procurement

Additional Information

THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES ARE KEY TO THIS POSITION:

• Computer applications MS Office Applications
• Deciding, initiating, persuading and influencing
• Leading and supervising
• Planning, organising, learning and researching skills
• Operating Model Principles
• Handle confidential matters
• Working with people, relating and networking
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives

Interested parties should please submit a comprehensive CV with proof of qualifications and experience by following the application and registration process via the Company website: www.debmarinenamibia.com

Preference will be given to Namibian citizens and designated persons as prescribed by the Namibian Affirmative Action Act.

WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and shall be subjected to further assessment and screening.

This section is only applicable to internal applicants: All applications from the De Beers Group of Companies should be forwarded to the respective line HOD before being submitted.

CLOSING DATE: 14 APRIL 2023