Job Title: Material Handling Supervisor
Location: Gqeberha
Job Type: Full-time
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervise and ensure accuracy (quantity, value, status) of all inventory accounts across factory warehouses (raw material warehouse, component warehouse, line-side warehouse, finished goods warehouse, etc.).
· Ensure all material transactions (receipts, issues, returns, transfers, scrap, cycle counts, etc.) are recorded and posted timely and accurately in the ERP system
· Lead, plan, monitor and execute cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts; analyze count variances, identify root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
· Review and approve inventory adjustment documents, ensuring sufficient justification and procedural compliance.
· Monitor inventory status (e.g., obsolete, slow-moving or expired materials) and coordinate appropriate disposition with relevant departments.
· Establish, maintain, and continuously improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) for materials accounting, ensuring efficiency, control, and traceability.
· Develop team members' accounting skills, system proficiency, and risk control awareness.
· Generate and analyze key inventory reports (e.g., inventory levels, turnover rates, aging reports, variance and count reports) on a regular (daily/weekly/monthly) basis.
· Report on inventory accounting status, significant variances, risks, and improvement plans to management.
· Maintain close communication and collaboration with Production Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse (Operations), Finance (Cost Accounting, General Ledger), Quality, and other relevant departments
· Participate in reviews of new material codes, BOM updates, and warehouse layout changes, etc., assessing impact on accounting management.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Grade 12 with a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field
· Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the automotive or manufacturing industry (preferred)
COMPETENCIES:
· In-depth knowledge of inventory control practices, counting methodologies and inventory valuation methods
· Strong understanding of the link between inventory, cost accounting, and financial reporting, with knowledge of relevant accounting standards and internal controls
· Ability to work with large datasets, identifying discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and recommend effective solutions.
· Ability to independently analyze and resolve complex inventory variances and process-related issues
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
· Excellent communication, organizational, and team collaboration abilities
Join our team and become part of a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of the automotive industry. Apply now to [email protected] with your updated resume.
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We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants in line with our current employment equity plan and targets.
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/08/28
