SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Material Controller to manage the physical flow, accuracy, and readiness of materials across their industrial solar projects. This role is critical to ensuring that project stock is accurately received, stored, picked, packed, dispatched, and returned, enabling seamless project execution and maintaining the integrity of warehouse operations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational excellence by maintaining inventory accuracy, coordinating project logistics, managing warranty returns, and ensuring compliance with warehouse and safety standards.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
Project Kit Preparation & Dispatch
Our client is looking for someone who will:
- Prepare and pack project kits accurately in accordance with approved Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Ensure complete project kits are dispatched on time to support installation schedules.
- Coordinate dispatch readiness in line with project timelines and operational requirements.
- Identify and communicate stock shortages proactively to prevent project delays.
- Verify that all materials are correctly labelled, packed, and ready for transportation.
Stock Control & Inventory Management
The successful candidate will:
- Maintain accurate stock binning, labelling, and warehouse organization.
- Ensure physical stock aligns with inventory management systems.
- Conduct regular cycle counts and support periodic stock takes.
- Monitor stock movement and inventory levels to ensure availability.
- Prepare stock ageing reports and highlight slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy through disciplined stock control processes.
Returns Handling & Warranty Administration
Responsibilities include:
- Receive, inspect, and process returned project materials.
- Assess returned stock and determine whether items are reusable, repairable, or require disposal.
- Quarantine and clearly identify faulty items for warranty assessment.
- Maintain accurate records of all returned materials and warranty claims.
- Reconcile returned inventory and ensure complete documentation for audit purposes.
Delivery Coordination & Communication
The role requires the successful candidate to:
- Prepare accurate dispatch documentation and delivery handovers.
- Coordinate with logistics providers and internal project teams to meet delivery schedules.
- Ensure proof-of-delivery documentation is received, verified, and filed.
- Maintain clear communication with project teams regarding deliveries and material availability.
- Resolve delivery discrepancies promptly to minimize project disruption.
Warehouse Compliance & Housekeeping
Our client is looking for someone who will:
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized warehouse environment.
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and SHEQ requirements.
- Conduct regular housekeeping and safety inspections.
- Ensure storage racks, fire lanes, hazardous material areas, and access routes remain compliant.
- Promote safe working practices and support continuous improvement within the warehouse.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric).
- A post-school qualification or certification in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or a related field will be advantageous.
Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least three years' experience in warehousing, stock control, inventory management, or project logistics.
- Experience within the electrical, renewable energy, solar, construction, or industrial sectors will be highly advantageous.
- Experience managing project materials, dispatch coordination, and inventory systems is preferred.
Advantageous Experience
Experience or knowledge of photovoltaic (PV) components, including:
- Inverters
- Batteries
- Mounting and racking systems
- Solar panels
- DC and AC cabling
- Balance of System (BOS) components
