ENGINEERING SALES CONTROLLER – Coca-Cola Beverages Botswana

Reporting to Country Lead Planning, the Engineering Stores Controller is responsible for controlling the engineering stores to identify, order, receive and issue correct spares to line and thereby ensure minimized plant downtime at the lowest cost.

Order spares when stocks are low and where appropriate.

Reject spares if they are not of the right specifications.

Plan stock availability according to the production plan by reviewing the 13-week production plan and proactively addressing raw material risks.

Manage daily inventory routines, ensuring compliance with governance and stock requirements while addressing and resolving non-conformance issues.

Manage the stock count process to ensure accurate reflection of inventory and address variances appropriately.

Implement corrective actions for discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes

Check quantities and quality of received goods

Capture receipts in the relevant inventory system

File and archive delivery documentation (GRNs, invoices, etc.).

Maintain regular communication with Planning to ensure raw materials are available as required and adhere to Model Stock rules.

Provide relevant information and reports to Management and resolve queries from suppliers and internal customers related to quality complications.

Address and resolve issues and queries from suppliers and internal customers promptly, focusing on quality and service.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support inventory management and operational needs.

Track adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring that the team follows required procedures and practices.

Conduct regular safety audits and implement improvements to maintain a risk-free working environment.

Qualifications and Experience

A relevant degree or diploma in at least one of the following Procurement: Materials Management; or Engineering

Must be skilled in Microsoft Excel

Exposure to and knowledge of ERP

3 years’ experience in managing material or engineering stores or inventory control experience

Ability to analyze and forecast stock availability based on production plans.

Maintain effective communication with the Planning team and other stakeholders.

Manage and motivate a team to achieve set goals and maintain high-quality output

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Conduct regular safety audits and implement improvements to maintain a safe working environment