RAW MATERIALS CONTROLLER
Operations
Accountable for specialist outputs and initiating changes in policies, procedures, standards and services
within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. This role will work with various closely related concrete
variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter-related functional
processes.
Job Purpose
This role takes overall accountability for accurately determining raw material requirements and carrying out
inventory control activities on raw materials to ensure the right materials are available in the right amounts
to meet manufacturing needs.
Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Raw Materials Management
Manage the efficient inbound delivery (receiving) of raw materials
Effectively determine Raw Material requirements to meet manufacturing needs
Carry out inventory control activities on raw materials ensuring that the right inventory is available
in the right amounts at the right time
Ensure procured raw materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient
Effectively track production volumes and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends
Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of raw materials
General Business, Financial and People Management
Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes
Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices,
processes and systems
Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and
controls
Control cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-compliance
Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective
and goal directed people leadership
Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards
Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and
Environmental policies and standards.
Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times
to guarantee a secure work environment.
Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organizations code of conduct.
Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and
implement control measures to prevent it.
Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards.
Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes,
and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMPs
(Good Manufacturing Practices).
Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to
Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential)
Up to 4 years experience (Operational Execution) Computer Skills; Stock control;
MS Excel; SAP; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; E Mail
Key Qualities
Communication
Detailed verbal or written instructions or requests to employees or contractors
Problem Solving
Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause
and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and
an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.
Relationships Maintained
Others outside of own work area but inside the organisation
Behavioural Competencies
Legal and Ethical Conduct
Keeps current with all the laws and company policies that govern ones work activities, or seeks
counsel before acting
Conforms with all laws and company policies that govern ones work activities
Keeps abreast of changes in standards applicable to ones profession
Acts in accordance with conventional ethical and professional standards
Takes action to enforce legal, policy, ethical and professional requirements; exposes violations
Continuous Improvement
Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved
Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, best practice companies, customers,
peers, subordinates, etc.
Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes
Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements
Accountability
Accomplishes assigned tasks and goals: takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives
on track.
Prepares a roadmap for success.
Ensures that all who need to know, are clear about the plan.
Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes.
Always acts in the companys best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.
Ensures others are on track for achieving their goals.
Judgment and Decision Making
Able to gather information from a variety of sources.
Understands cause and effect relationships within data and interprets this to make competing,
holistic decisions
Develops alternatives before making complex decisions
Looks for the most innovative, efficient and value adding solution when making a decision
Makes decisions in time and forecasts when decisions need
Formulates a big picture understanding of the near-term impact of decisions (including the time
and resources required to implement decision)
Evaluates the longer term business impact of decisions
Takes initiative when making decisions
Planning and Organising
Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines.
Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively.
Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful
outcome.
