Material Controller

Summary: 
 
Ensure that all production material is forecasted, ordered and supplied on time in accordance with the production plan and demand.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Send monthly forecasting and releases to suppliers based on SAP demand. This incorporates manual transmission of releases, EDI transmission with certain Suppliers and through Client's Supplier Network Collaboration (SNC) Portal

• Call in component stock in accordance with production plan from suppliers. 

• Report any short supply or potential short supply to Supply Chain Manager and Master Production Scheduler. 

• Reconcile all outstanding orders on a daily basis. 

• Ensure that all changes are communicated to all suppliers timorously. 

• Manage inbound shipment notifications on SAP, and re-align/reschedule shipments where necessary. Liaise with Freight forwarders regarding collections and delivery’s from foreign suppliers. Reconcile all outstanding orders prior to subsequent releases. 

• Manage engineering changes and stock run outs. 

• Continuously explore option to reduce component obsolescence. 

• Update supplier rating on a monthly basis and supply purchasing with the score for each supplier. 

• Manage importation files and ensure timorous submission to Supply Chain Manager for approval in line with agreed SOP’s from freight forwarders. (Import controllers)

• Liaise with Freight Forwarders regarding importation Parts Libraries for customs tariff completeness and accuracy. A new requirement is due to be introduced wrt customs clearance of all imports, which is to be part of this position's responsibility.

Qualifications:
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
 
Education/Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management with at least 3-5 years practical experience within an automotive component manufacturing industry.
• Thorough and in-depth knowledge of shipping laws and processes and advantage

 Required Capabilities:

• Strong SAP Material Control experience.
• Shipping Experience;
• MS Excel experience necessary.
• Communications skills essential.