The Senior Stock Controller is responsible for overseeing and managing inventory and stock control activities within the mining operation, ensuring efficient stock management processes and accurate records for the smooth functioning of mining production, maintenance, and logistics.
Key Responsibilities: Inventory Management, Stock Optimization, Data Management & Reporting: - Oversee the entire stock control process, ensuring inventory levels meet operational requirements without excessive surplus or shortage
- Maintain accurate records of stock movements, purchases, and usage of raw materials, parts, equipment, and consumables
- Coordinate with procurement teams to ensure timely ordering and replenishment of stock
- Conduct regular stock audits and reconcile discrepancies between physical stock and system records
- Analyse and monitor inventory turnover rates, usage trends, and stock levels to improve inventory efficiency and reduce wastage
- Implement stock control strategies that ensure cost-effective practices while maintaining operational readiness
- Analyse and monitor inventory turnover rates, usage trends, and stock levels to improve inventory efficiency and reduce wastage
- Implement stock control strategies that ensure cost-effective practices while maintaining operational readiness
Health, Safety, and Compliance, Supplier and Vendor Relations: - Ensure that stock is stored, handled, and managed according to safety regulations and best practices, including hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, explosives)
- Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations governing inventory and supply chain processes
- Work closely with the safety and environmental teams to ensure compliance with mining safety standards
- Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments to address stock shortages or overstock issues
- Negotiate with vendors for better pricing, timely delivery, and quality assurance on critical stock items
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the supply chain
Team Leadership and Continuous Improvement: - Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior stock controllers and warehouse staff
- Train staff on stock control processes, inventory systems, and best practices
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory control and stock management practices
- Lead initiatives to automate or streamline stock control systems and processes
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies or methodologies to enhance inventory management
Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
- Relevant certifications in inventory or logistics management (e.g., APICS, CILT) are a plus
- Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in inventory management, stock control, or supply chain management, with at least 2–3 years in the mining sector or a related industry
- Expertise in stock control techniques, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation
- Proficiency in using inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems)
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate stock movements and generate insightful reports
- Advanced skills in Excel for creating spreadsheets, data analysis, and reporting
- Knowledge of supply chain principles, inventory strategies, and procurement processes
- Understanding of the health, safety, and environmental regulations in the mining sector
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding inventory control, hazardous materials, and international trade laws
- Basic understanding of logistics and transportation to ensure timely deliveries and stock management
