COMPANY INVENTORY CONTROLLER – NEO PAINTS FACTORY (PTY) LTD

NEO PAINTS FACTORY (PTY) LTD, the leading Namibian paint manufacturer of a variety of water and solvent base paint products, has an exciting employment opportunity available in Windhoek, Namibia. We invite talented, enthusiastic and career driven individuals who wish to build a career for themselves in NEO Paints to apply for the following position.

COMPANY INVENTORY CONTROLLER – WINDHOEK

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Ensure cost-efficient and accurate inventory control that is responsive to inventory planning and complies with Company objectives.
• Continuous investigation, monitoring and implementation of systems, equipment and procedure to continuously improve optimal stock control.
• Assisting sales staff by monitoring and communicating optimal stock levels and stock profile at customer base.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Maintain inventory integrity.
• Review minimum and maximum levels of stock comparing to current proposed levels and determine whether replenishment is required.
• Distinguish between normal consumable items and critical items to determine final reorder needs (based on replenishment reports).
• Generate stock requisitions on the in-house computer system for procurement purposes.
• Manage stock counts and accuracy checks.
• Minimize overstock and removal of obsolete raw materials to maximize working capital.
• Identify systemic issues (root causes) and shortfalls related to the inventory procedures and control, and recommend corrective action that will eliminate or greatly reduce future inventory inaccuracies.
• Conduct statistical analysis and reporting for the controlling of inventory data in order to identify critical areas and trends.
• Work cross functionally with internal staff to implement process improvement in inventory procedures with a goal of optimizing location, bin and item level accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Economics/Finance.
• Five years’ experience in a stock management environment.
• Ability to process and analyse large quantities of data.
• Exposure to the paint / building industry would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and travel regularly.
• A proven track record in applying technical, human resources and conceptual skills.
• Strong analytical skills with advance level of computer literacy.
• Namibian citizen.