Procurement & Store Controller

**PROCUREMENT AND**
**STORE CONTROLLER**

**LICHTENBURG
**Epko Oil Seed Crushing (Pty) Ltd is a progressive company involved in the procurement and processing of oilseeds, as well as the sale**
**of vegetable oil and related products. The plant, with a capacity of processing 220k/MT sunflower seed which equates to 25% of the**
**total sunflower seed harvest in South Africa, is situated in Lichtenburg.
**Do you have a passion for organising and a knack for streamlining processes? Are you a whiz at inventory control and procurement
procedures? If so, we want to hear from you

Epko is searching for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Store Controller / Procurement Specialist. This is an
exciting opportunity for a highly organised professional to play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our store.

**Purpose of the position**:
In this crucial role, you will be responsible for optimising purchasing processes, managing inventory, and overseeing the procurement of
high-quality products. You will also play a key role in maintaining a safe and organised store environment.

**Key responsibilities: **

Optimising and ensuring adherence to purchasing processes and controls.

Managing inventory control, including orders, receipts, as well as monthly inventory counting.

Maintaining optimal stock levels and sourcing high-quality products, ensuring their availability, organising, and presentation.

Handling various administrative tasks, including requisitions, purchase orders, receipts, and issuing them on the financial system,
adhering to all administrative policies and procedures.

Overseeing the ordering, receipt, issuing, and monthly counting of assets not in use, keeping records of assets under repair and
ensuring adherence to procurement and repair policies.

Managing the ordering, receipt, issuing of miscellaneous items, while adhering to all relevant procurement procedures.

Overseeing the receipt and issuing of tools, ensuring adherence to established procedures regarding tool use.

Identifying potential risks and implementing measures to mitigate them, including monitoring store access to safeguard store
success.

Implementing and adhering to good housekeeping procedures, fostering a safe and compliant work environment.

Managing housekeeping and control of various assigned areas.

**Minimum requirements: **

Grade 12 certificate (or NQF 4 equivalent)

Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel

Administrative experience, with Syspro experience being a benefit

Relevant industry experience (beneficial)

Full professional fluency in both in Afrikaans and English

Valid driver's license

**Skills required: **

Effective communication abilities

Excellent administrative and organisational abilities

Strong commitment to following policies and procedures

Reliability and responsibility

The ability to work independently

Impeccable attention to detail

The ability to work systematically with strong prioritisation skills

Expertise in working with systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Must thrives in a fast-paced environment with resilience and adaptability

If you are a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with a passion for efficiency and a strong work ethic, we encourage you
to apply