Financial Inventory Controller - Durban, South Africa - Engen

Engen
Engen
Verified Company
Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Purpose of the Job:


To effectively manage inventory levels, controls, inventory business processes and systems in order to ensure accuracy of inventory financial records and reduce stock losses.


Who you are:


  • You have strong interpersonal, communication, problemsolving and analytical skills.
  • You are committed to delivering quality outputs, with a high concern for accuracy and attention to detail.
  • You are team orientated and customer focused.
  • You have the ability to work with people of various levels, both in the organization and in the broader business environment.
  • You work well under pressure, with little or no supervision, and display excellent time management skills.
  • You have a reputation for performing above expectations.
  • You are passionate about personal development and believe that you can learn to do something outside of your expertise.
  • You are willing to travel.
  • You take safety seriously and are willing to speak up.

What you'll have done before:


Baseline:

  • NQF Level 6 (Diploma in Logistics / business administration or Finance related).
  • 3 years' working experience in Inventory management.
  • Proficient in Excel.
  • Experience on SAP (Logistics, materials management, Accounting).
  • Ability to work successfully in an everchanging environment and navigate ambiguity

Advantageous:

  • 3 years' experience in a warehouse planning environment.
  • Knowledge & experience of SAP Extended Warehouse Management.
  • Experience in the Lubricants industry

Exciting Challenges you might face in the role:

  • Collaborate with various business operations to provide accurate financial information and value-added analysis for the purpose of informed decision making and complying with statutory regulations.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the Lubes Supply Chain value chain from a specialist point of view and provide specialist inputs into areas for optimisation and improved sustainability.
  • Deliver excellence, amidst tight deadlines.

What you'll be doing:


  • Monthly management report on Inventory key performance indicators. The information must be accurate and meaningful, with detailed descriptions of over or under performance.
  • Implementing, monitoring, and improving various elements to the Inventory control environment to ensure that related risk is appropriately addressed.
  • Ensure cleanliness, accuracy, and completeness of Inventory data and accounting records.
  • Identify and develop initiatives to drive efficiencies/improvements in inventory process.
  • Planning and management of regular stock counts at all relevant Lubes locations (which include thirdparty blenders).
  • Liaise with External Auditors to plan and execute Yearend stock counts for Lubes Inventory.
  • Ad hoc request support provided to the business as and when required, also in new projects to provide insight on inventory activities/portfolio.

Additional Information:


Location:
Durban


Job Advert Closing Date:
All job adverts close five days after date posted


Engen's approved Employment Equity plans and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Important Information:


  • The appointment will be made in line with Engen's Employment Equity Strategy.
  • Engen reserves the right not to make an appointment.
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