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Job Purpose\nTo ensure the effective sourcing, control, storage, handling and distribution of materials, consumables, tooling and manufactured components within the FMS Workshop.\nThe incumbent is responsible for maintaining material availability, coordinating external processing requirements, monitoring and controlling stock levels, and supporting workshop operations to ensure efficient production, cost-effective resource utilisation and consistent customer service.\n2. Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities\n2.1 Materials Planning and Availability\nCoordinate the sourcing and availability of raw materials, consumables, tooling and components required for workshop operations.\nReview workshop job cards, production schedules and material requirements to ensure materials are available when needed.\nLiaise with the Workshop Manager, Planners, Artisans and Procurement to identify material requirements and prevent production delays.\nMonitor material lead times and proactively identify potential shortages.\nEnsure materials are procured in accordance with approved specifications and operational requirements.\n2.2 Inventory and Stock Control\nMaintain accurate inventory records of materials, consumables, tooling and workshop components.\nConduct regular stock counts and reconcile physical stock against system records.\nMonitor minimum and maximum stock levels and initiate replenishment requests when required.\nInvestigate and resolve stock discrepancies, losses and obsolete or surplus inventory.\nEnsure appropriate stock rotation and effective utilisation of available materials.\nMaintain accurate records of all material receipts, issues, transfers and returns.\n2.3 Procurement and Supplier Coordination\nPrepare and submit material requisitions in line with approved procurement procedures.\nObtain quotations and coordinate with Procurement on supplier sourcing and delivery requirements.\nFollow up on outstanding purchase orders and supplier deliveries.\nVerify delivered materials against purchase orders, delivery notes and required specifications.\nReport non-conforming, damaged or incorrect materials and coordinate corrective action with suppliers.\nMaintain effective supplier relationships to support operational continuity.\n2.4 External Processing and Subcontractor Coordination\nCoordinate the dispatch and collection of components requiring external machining, heat treatment, fabrication or other specialised processing.\nEnsure components are correctly identified, documented and tracked throughout the external processing cycle.\nMonitor turnaround times and follow up on outstanding external work to minimise production delays.\nVerify returned components against job specifications and applicable quality requirements.\nMaintain records of outsourced work, associated costs and delivery timelines.\n2.5 Storage, Handling and Material Distribution\nEnsure materials, tooling and components are appropriately stored, labelled and protected against damage or deterioration.\nMaintain an organised and safe workshop stores and materials handling area.\nIssue materials and consumables against authorised workshop requests and job cards.\nEnsure proper handling and preservation of precision components and specialised tooling.\nMonitor housekeeping standards and compliance with applicable SHE requirements.\nEnsure that materials are available and delivered to the relevant workshop areas as required.\n2.6 Tooling and Consumables Management\nMonitor the availability and condition of machine shop tooling, cutting tools, inserts and other consumables.\nMaintain records of tooling issued, returned, replaced or requiring maintenance.\nCoordinate the replenishment of critical tooling and consumables.\nIdentify opportunities to reduce unnecessary tooling consumption and material wastage.\nEnsure tooling is stored and controlled to prevent loss, damage and unnecessary expenditure.\n2.7 Systems, Reporting and Administration\nMaintain accurate material transactions and inventory information on the relevant business systems.\nEnsure timely processing of goods receipts, material issues, returns and stock transfers.\nGenerate regular reports on stock levels, material consumption, outstanding orders and inventory variances.\nMaintain supporting documentation for procurement, stock movements and external processing.\nProvide accurate information to support workshop planning, cost control and operational reporting.\n2.8 Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance\nComply with applicable SHE policies, procedures and workshop safety requirements.\nEnsure safe storage and handling of materials, chemicals and other controlled substances, where applicable.\nIdentify and report unsafe storage conditions, material handling risks and housekeeping concerns.\nParticipate in safety inspections, audits and continuous improvement initiatives.\n3. Minimum Qualifications\nGrade 12 (Matric).\nTechnical Diploma, N3 or equivalent Certificate or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Logistics, Inventory Management or an equivalent qualification would be advantageous.\n4. Experience Requirements\n3-5 years' experience in materials management, inventory control, stores or supply chain operations.\nExperience within an engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or machine shop environment would be advantageous.\nExperience working with procurement processes, supplier coordination and stock management.\nExposure to ERP systems, preferably SAP or a similar materials management system.\nUnderstanding of engineering materials, machining consumables and tooling would be advantageous.\n5. Technical Competencies\nInventory and stock management.\nMaterials planning and procurement coordination.\nUnderstanding of engineering materials and machining consumables.\nSupplier and subcontractor coordination.\nStock reconciliation and inventory reporting.\nERP/SAP systems proficiency.\nMicrosoft Office proficiency, particularly Excel.\nKnowledge of material handling, storage and preservation requirements.\nUnderstanding of workshop production and job card processes.\n6. Behavioural Competencies\nStrong planning and organisational skills.\nAttention to detail and accuracy.\nGood communication and interpersonal skills.\nProblem-solving and analytical thinking.\nCustomer service orientation.\nAbility to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.\nAccountability and ownership.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively with workshop teams.\nAECI respects your right to privacy. Please review our privacy policy at https://investor.aeciworld.com/governance. 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