CareerPlan

Material Controller

Cape Town, Thornton, zaFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Ensuring uninterrupted flow of raw materials, components, and production supplies to support manufacturing operations while maintaining optimal stock levels.

Role type

Material Controller

Builds

Production schedules and material availability for manufacturing lines

Domain

Automotive manufacturing / Supply chain

Deliverable

production features

Required skills

Inventory management, MRP analysis, ERP system proficiency, Cycle counting, Discrepancy resolution, Lean Manufacturing, FIFO practices, Supplier coordination, Production scheduling support, Cost reduction

Preferred skills

Automotive manufacturing experience, JIT/JIS operations knowledge, OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory levels and maintain stock within approved limits, Review MRP outputs and initiate procurement actions, Conduct cycle counts and resolve inventory discrepancies, Coordinate inbound deliveries and warehouse receiving activities, Liaise with Production Planning and Manufacturing teams to prevent line stoppages, Generate inventory and supplier performance reports

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC