Inventory Control Supervisor
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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 Req ID
10781
Closing Date
12 December 2025
OME
MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales
Location
Sandton
Purpose of Job
Implement company adopted inventory management methodology.Maximise uptime by maintaining adequate levels of material inventory while optimising investment in inventory considering business risks.Cooperate with S&OP process to determine optimal levels of inventory by site, monitor inventory levels and place stock replenishment orders.Review and update inventory policies, recommend, influence & motivate safety stock levels.Investigate book to physical variances and clearly document reasons for variances.Prepare and maintain inventory reconciliations and present to management for approval.Manage direct reports
Key Accountabilities
- Identify critical stock for the Hub which includes direct material and feedstock.
- To consolidate requirements and provide to shared services to ensure uninterrupted stock replenishment.
- Report on inventory to Hub and provide ad hoc inventory reporting when required.
- Adhere to Hub inventory policies, procedures and standards.
- Maintain working capital invested in stock within approved limits for the assigned category.
- Analyse inventory movements, levels and demand patterns to identify optimization opportunities.
- Responsible for implementation of inventory management strategies and business processes optimisation for inventory control.
- Analyse the usage patterns of critical stock to ensure availability.
- Take accountability for maximum, minimum inventory levels, reorder points and reorder quantities.
- Manage Redundant Stock (ID, approval of BU engagement, ensure Policy is in place, and then write off).
- Creation of Forecasting Models.
- Ensure and Implement Financial Critical Stock Definitions (Manage Data on SAP)
Formal Education
University Bacherlor's Degree (Accounting, Supply Chain, Business Management)
Min Experience
6+ relevant years
SAP MM, Microsoft Office
Required Personal and Professional Skills
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.
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