Procurement Controller Direct Materials

Our client is seeking a Procurement Controller: Direct Materials to coordinate the administrative logistics and inventory activities supporting the movement of direct materials. The successful candidate will act as a key link between suppliers category management port operations production logistics and finance ensuring shipments documentation and stock movements are managed accurately efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate local and international shipping freight and delivery activities.
• Prepare and maintain shipping and procurement documentation including invoices bills of lading packing lists and certificates of origin.
• Liaise with freight forwarders shipping agents warehouses and port operations to support timely and cost-effective deliveries.
• Monitor shipments customs clearance processes and import/export compliance requirements.
• Complete monthly stock reconciliations and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Manage stock movements and inventory held at third-party warehouses.
• Support invoice verification cash flow forecasting and accounts payable processes.
• Maintain accurate procurement shipment and inventory records for reporting and audit purposes.
• Identify and escalate compliance financial or operational risks.
• Support process improvements across inventory control logistics and documentation.

• Matric preferably with Mathematics Science or Accounting.
• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management Finance or a related field.
• 25 years experience in supply chain preferably within a trading logistics or agricultural commodities environment.
• Ships agency clearing and forwarding experience will be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of international shipping customs regulations and Incoterms.
• Understanding of purchasing invoicing reconciliations accounts payable/accounts receivable and inventory-related financial processes.
• Strong organisational analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Financial acumen and strong cost awareness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office with exposure to ERP and reporting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI advantageous.

All positions will be filled in accordance with the companys Employment Equity plan. We encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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