Temp Material Control Analyst

Temp Material Control Analyst

Job ID:  24123
Company:  Volkswagen Group Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Production and Logistics
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  Mobile Work not possible
Posting Date:  27 Mar 2026

Temp Material Control Analyst


Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Temporary Material Control Analyst position in the CKD Department - Logistics (Kariega)

Brief Role Description

To ensure the sufficient and timeous supply of Quality CKD & Direct Purchase components to production, in the most economical manner to meet our customer demands as well as our Company’s objectives towards quality, costs and schedules.

 

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Controlling inventory namely, shortages, surplus, potential obsolescence and production run out.
  • Ordering parts and determine best possible solution to part shortage problems.
  • Managing Engineering Changes.
  • Controlling the budget of key performance items i.e. airfreight costs, SV costs, road haulage costs, inventory value management and claims management.
  • Analyzing daily critical parts report to identify potential production shortages.
  • Initiating stock count requests against parts which have not been recently stock counted and/or where stock base appears incorrect.
  • Analyzing packing data files to ensure that stock receipts are in accordance with CKD order volumes.
  • Calculating stock balancing quantities and place SV stock replenishment orders with consideration of airfreight costs.
  • Liaising and following up with expeditors to ensure that stock for Production arrives on time.
  • Liaising with the Logistics service provider and Expediting Officer to expedite containers timeously.
  • Identifying potential obsolete stock and initiate deviations through Product Engineering to exhaust surplus stock.
  • Monitoring and controlling stock movement against run out ECR to minimize obsolescence.
  • Ensure accurate and stable forecasting of volumes that will be released via the VDA on the day of transmission

Qualification requirements

National Diploma or Degree in Logistics/ Purchasing/Materials/Inventory Management

Experience needed

  • Minimum of 3 years Materials/Inventory related experience in the Automotive Industry
  • 1-2 years’ SAP Systems experience, R3 production, controlled Warehousing environment

Essentials

  • Basic understanding of the logistics concept and production systems
  • Computer literacy i.e. Microsoft Office Package (Excel advanced & PowerPoint advanced)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Analytically minded and a systematic individual with tenacious ability to resolve Problems

NOTE:

Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualifications to be considered for this position.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via  the online system by no later than 31st March 2026. All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley ,  e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan


Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the Temporary Material Control Analyst position in the CKD Department - Logistics (Kariega)

Brief Role Description

To ensure the sufficient and timeous supply of Quality CKD & Direct Purchase components to production, in the most economical manner to meet our customer demands as well as our Company’s objectives towards quality, costs and schedules.

 

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Controlling inventory namely, shortages, surplus, potential obsolescence and production run out.
  • Ordering parts and determine best possible solution to part shortage problems.
  • Managing Engineering Changes.
  • Controlling the budget of key performance items i.e. airfreight costs, SV costs, road haulage costs, inventory value management and claims management.
  • Analyzing daily critical parts report to identify potential production shortages.
  • Initiating stock count requests against parts which have not been recently stock counted and/or where stock base appears incorrect.
  • Analyzing packing data files to ensure that stock receipts are in accordance with CKD order volumes.
  • Calculating stock balancing quantities and place SV stock replenishment orders with consideration of airfreight costs.
  • Liaising and following up with expeditors to ensure that stock for Production arrives on time.
  • Liaising with the Logistics service provider and Expediting Officer to expedite containers timeously.
  • Identifying potential obsolete stock and initiate deviations through Product Engineering to exhaust surplus stock.
  • Monitoring and controlling stock movement against run out ECR to minimize obsolescence.
  • Ensure accurate and stable forecasting of volumes that will be released via the VDA on the day of transmission

Qualification requirements

National Diploma or Degree in Logistics/ Purchasing/Materials/Inventory Management

Experience needed

  • Minimum of 3 years Materials/Inventory related experience in the Automotive Industry
  • 1-2 years’ SAP Systems experience, R3 production, controlled Warehousing environment

Essentials

  • Basic understanding of the logistics concept and production systems
  • Computer literacy i.e. Microsoft Office Package (Excel advanced & PowerPoint advanced)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Analytically minded and a systematic individual with tenacious ability to resolve Problems

NOTE:

Please ensure that you upload a certified copy of your ID and Qualifications to be considered for this position.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team.
Applications must be submitted via  the online system by no later than 31st March 2026. All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley ,  e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

Volkswagen Group Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan

Job ID:  24123
Company:  Volkswagen Group Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Production and Logistics
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  Mobile Work not possible
Posting Date:  27 Mar 2026

Volkswagen Group South Africa

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We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.

What we offer :

  • Competitive packages
  • Benefits
  • Flexible Working model
  • Community Support
  • Employee Value Proposition

Recruitment Address

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