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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Requirements:

• Matric, preferably with Mathematics, Science or Accounting.
• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Finance or a related field.
• 2–5 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.

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