Our client, a leader in the steel fabrication industry, is looking for an experienced Technical Buyer to join their dynamic team.The role reports to the Warehouse Manager .Education/Qualification & Experience Minimum academic qualification: Tertiary Qualification in stores management. Qualifications as an added advantage: National Diploma / BCOM in Supply chain or related field. Experience required: General work experience (years): 10 years Inventory control experience: 5 years SAP experience: 3 years Main purpose of the position: To support the Warehouse Manager with the day-to-day management of the warehouse operations and ensure the efficient and continuous flow of materials between different departments according to production demand and schedules. Job Specification/Requirements:Coordinate material handling teams to facilitate incoming deliveries and outgoing dispatches through weighbridge. Ensure correct movement of materials. Oversee and assist with the loading and unloading of deliveries Allocate and organize storage locations according to requirements Sort inventory according to established procedures Mark inventory with identifying information Ensure MRP functionality is maintained and monitored daily Maintain inventory records and databases Provide regular inventory movement reports to management. Ensure proper packaging quality through material handling process. Adhere to all safety standards and operating procedures Ensure strict adherence to all housekeeping and warehouse standards Ability to work shifts as and when required Completion of accurate and timely inventory counts daily, weekly and monthly in line with company SOPS as well as conducting root cause analysis and reporting on any stock differences Manage inventory of all SKUs across the BU (raw materials, spare parts and consumables) and establish controls to ensure the BU is operating at the highest level of performance based on key performance metrics and minimized supply chain risk