Temp Material Control Analyst

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading name in the automotive industry based in Kariega, is looking for a Temp Material Control Analyst to join their dynamic team for approximately 12–15 months. If you’re passionate about solving complex supply puzzles and thrive in a high-speed environment — we want to hear from you!

POSITION INFO:
The Temp Material Control Analyst will ensure the timely and sufficient supply of high-quality CKD and Direct Purchase components to production, in the most cost-effective manner.

This role supports both customer demand and the company’s objectives relating to quality, cost, and scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, including shortages, surpluses, potential obsolescence, and production run-outs.
• Place and track orders for parts while identifying and implementing solutions for shortage issues.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure smooth integration into production.
• Control and monitor key budget performance areas, including airfreight, SV costs, road haulage, inventory value, and claims management.
• Analyze daily critical parts reports to identify and mitigate potential production shortages.
• Initiate stock count requests for items not recently verified or where discrepancies exist.
• Review packing data to ensure stock receipts align with CKD order volumes.
• Calculate stock balancing quantities and place SV replenishment orders while considering airfreight cost implications.
• Coordinate with expeditors to ensure on-time delivery of stock to production.
• Work with logistics service providers and expediting officers to ensure timely container movement.
• Identify potential obsolete stock and coordinate with Product Engineering to implement stock deviation plans.
• Monitor and control stock movement related to ECR run-outs to minimize obsolescence.
• Ensure accurate and consistent forecasting of volumes released via VDA transmissions.

Qualification Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Purchasing, Materials Management, or Inventory Management

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in materials or inventory management within the automotive industry
• 1–2 years’ experience with SAP R/3 in a production-controlled warehousing environment

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Solid understanding of logistics principles and production systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint) and Group Systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Detail-oriented, systematic, and persistent in resolving complex issues