Inventory Control Administrator

Job Posting: Inventory Control Administrator

CKC Machinehandel Surmac N.V. or Surmac is the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Suriname established in 1957. In addition, Surmac is also a dealer of other brands. We are proud of having achieved more than 65 years of supplying the most important development sectors of Suriname; mining, power generation, forestry, agriculture, building & construction.

Surmac Guyane has been operating as an authorized Caterpillar Dealer since January 2016, with support provided by Surmac.

We keep our workplaces safe and care for the environment and community in which we operate and aim to achieve the highest customer satisfaction by providing customized solutions in helping our customers achieve their goals.

For our Parts Retail Department, we are looking for a:

INVENTORY CONTROL ADMINISTRATOR

Description
The Inventory Control Administrator is responsible for all activities related to Management of Inventory.

Job Duties/ Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain stocking levels (re-order point, maximum level) based on ICM Setup and update to reflect material consumption patterns.
• Monitor and ensure that Parts stock availability (Min and Max control), and in case of stock-outs, analyze the cause and take necessary measures to ensure Parts availability.
• Collaborate with the end-users for stocking strategy, review the stocking level suggested by the end-users to establish optimal stocking level.
• Support in developing inventory optimization strategy and implementation plan to optimize inventory mix and meet service level objectives.
• Support to identify and execute objectives and initiatives to achieve inventory optimization goals.
• Support in developing and implementing stocking strategy decision tools to achieve optimal stocking levels.
• Identify Surplus inventory such as obsolete, excess, slow-moving or non-moving materials to reduce inventory value and carrying cost.
• Support in developing inventory forecasting models for future demand.
• Coordinate Parts returns.
• Maintain accurate inventory control reports for department management.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or other equivalent education with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience within the Supply Chain.
• Statistics training is a pre.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experienced in analyzing and processing of data.
• Experience with Project Planning.
• Experienced in PowerBi.

Reporting structure
The Inventory Control Administrator reports to the Acting Parts Superintendent.

Work Schedule

• 45 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
• The base work location is at Surmac Paramaribo, and the working hours are from 7:00 – 16:00.
• Availability for work at various Surmac locations.
• Availability outside standard working hours, if required.

Offer

Surmac offers a well-compensated position, complemented by a competitive benefits package. We also provide a dynamic learning environment within a professional business culture, where our employees can innovate daily and have access to excellent resources, ultimately leading to a fulfilling employee experience.

Submitting of your application

Email your motivation letter together with your curriculum vitae before December 19, 2025, to the HR&D Department at recruiting@surmaccat.sr.