Inventory Control Specialist

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Posting Date: Mar 26, 2026

Location: Sandton

Company: Sasol

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Requisition

11793

Closing Date

10  April 2026

OME

MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales 

Location

Sandton

Purpose of Job

Support in production planning activities (i.e. schedule production activities for the plant to balance production with planning requirements, follow up on progress of production requests, check stock compared to orders to make sure customer requirements are fulfilled, provide general stock information by liaising with warehousing personnel, and perform general administration of planning and production).

Key Accountabilities

  • Analyze the usage patterns of critical stock to verify availability. Recognize critical stock that includes direct material and feedstock. Secure an uninterrupted supply chain of critical stock.
  • Identify and consolidate requirements and provide needed services to guarantee uninterrupted stock replenishment.
  • Provide ad-hoc inventory reporting and other activities when and as required.
  • Adhere to inventory policies, procedures, and standards when carrying out tasks.
  • Sustain a working capital invested in stock within approved limits for the assigned category.
  • Analyze inventory movements, levels, and demand patterns to determine optimization opportunities. Implement inventory management strategies and business optimization processes for inventory control.
  • Account for maximum / minimum inventory levels, reorder points, and reorder quantities.
  • Manage redundant stock (i.e. ID, approve BU engagement, guarantee policy is in place, and write off).
  • Create, implement, and integrate of forecasting models.
  • Define and execute financial critical stock definitions (e.g. manage data on SAP) and SOX measure.
  • Apply evidence-based SHE practices in alignment with set standards for safe operations.
  • Implement Sasol Group's risk philosophy and enterprise risk management framework.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders to maintain and report on inventory levels and controls.
  • Continuously improve own skills and knowledge. Complete, implement, and track personal development plan to attain personal performance goals.

 

Formal Education

University Bachelors Degree
BTech University Bachelors Degree (South Africa)

Working Experience

Experience: 6+ relevant years

Required Personal and Professional Skills

BC_Optimizes Work Processes
BC_Builds Networks
TC_Reporting
BC_Manages Complexity
TC_Inventory and Materials Management
BC_Plans and Aligns
TC_Materials Movement
TC_Warehouse Operations
BC_Ensures Accountability
TC_Logistics Administration and Analysis

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success.  Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals.  Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan.  This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

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