Metal Controller ORYX Energies Zambia Limited

ORYX Energies is one of Africa’s largest and longest established independent providers of oil and gas products and services. In pursuit of its business strategies in Zambia, the company invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position mentioned below, to join its team at ORYX Energies Zambia Ltd, based on the Copperbelt and Lusaka.

Job Function:

Development and Implementation of an effective Asset Management Programme, combining both technical and financial elements.
Keep to executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Assist in improving processes in support of the organizational goals.
Collaborates with procurement department to determine best supplier rates.
Preparation of monthly stock reports and cylinder movements.
Ensure effective deployment of OGZL & OEZL assets.
Ensure compliance to HSSEQ, local authority, local and ISO standards requirements.
Management of all revalidation services.

Principal Activities

Distribution and deployment of cylinders between depots and Points of Sale
Handle the day-to-day movement of empty cylinders between Oryx and Distributors
Managing details of stocks of valves, paint, decals and procuring additional stocks as required
Manage and control LPG Cylinder refurbishment Budget.  Ensuring costs within budget/work completed within Oryx Standards.
Keep accurate records of cylinder movements & provide monthly reports to HSSEQ & Logistics Manager
Processing of Procurement of cylinders and documentation.
Monthly stock control at refurbishers
Monitoring and reporting of activities in accordance with legal, standards and Group requirements.
Ensure that valid contracts exist between OGZL and Refurbishers
Work jointly with the sales organisation to create and implement an affective cylinder utilising plan.
Implement and track cylinder management data.
Ensuring cylinders are re-allocated to regions with the demand.
Preparation of monthly reports for cylinder management.
Coordination of Cylinder revalidation processes

Key working relations

Commercial Department
Finance Department
Logistics Department
Supply Department
Customers and Distributors
Transporters

Minimum Education /Tertiary Qualification

A minimum of Commercial or Technical Degree or Equivalent
At least 3 years’ experience, preferably in stock management.
Oil and Gas industry exposure will be added advantage.
Know how, Experience and Skills Required:

Time management skills
Stock control
Administrative skills
Ability to work on initiative
Attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure
Teamwork and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of business policies and procedures
Networking and learning

Training and Development

Sound Knowledge of LPG Depot Operations, Supply, Technical and Logistic Management
Skillful application of Operations and distribution systems.
Basic application of Finance skills.
Expertise in the HSSEQ function.
The ability to make informed and effective decisions.
Proficiency in the English language.
The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management displaying good interpersonal skills.
A basic application and an awareness and ability to willingly take the lead when need.
The ability to work with others to make a real difference.
Actively promotes a positive team spirit
Builds networks to enhance effectiveness and share knowledge
Demonstrates shared commitment to team success
Demonstrates respect for other people’s cultures and perspective.
Additional information

We are an equal opportunity Employer.