Inventory Supervisor

Logistics / Warehouse / Business Management Diploma / Degree beneficial5 years of experience in the logistics / warehouse industry with inventory roles and responsibilities for at least 2 of the 5 yearsSupervisory skillsAbility to identify discrepanciesAbility to position stockAbility to make the correct decisionsAbility to analyse dataResponsibilities : Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures relating to the management and control of inventory are known, understood, documented, in place, managed, maintained and enforcedUnderstand and know how to make use of the various systems in the businessCarry out inventory related investigations and queries needing resolution and sustainable corrective, action and driving the required actionsManage communication with the customer where required to ensure that the correct information is providedEnsure that NCRs / NCPs / IOs are raised and completed for all areas required as identified during inventory processes and investigationsEnsure that stock is accounted for at all times and that claims and damages are managed and kept to a minimumEnsure the correct positioning of the stock in the warehouseEnsure optimal storage of stock through maximum utilisation of space (ABC)Ensure consolidation of pallets in the replenishment areas to improve utilisationEnsure optimal storage solutions in place give product nature and movement frequencyConduct spot checks on bin locations to ensure bin accuracyEnsure that product is correctly handled to ensure that product quality is maintained and no damages occurEnsure that all units of measure are correct, understood, trained on and appliedEnsure that physical and system aligns in terms of product, location and quantityMeasure stock turns, obsolete stock as well as expired / non-moving stockEnsure sufficient, capable staff are planned and utilised for stock takesProvide and assist with on the job training on inventory proceduresMaster Data and WMSEnsure that master data (product master) is maintained and managed in all operations for the purpose of accurate inventory levelsEnsure that the WMS set up caters for the relevant rules as required for the operationsEnsure that all users have the required access on WMS to perform their inventory tasksBook-to-Book, Cycle Counts and Stock TakesEnsure that book-to-books are carried out as per the required frequency and that all variances are investigated and resolved timeouslyEnsure cycle count plans are in place based on product type, customer requirements, company requirements and risk factorsEnsure cycle counts are carried out daily as required to maintain high stock accuracy levels with minimal lossesEnsure empty bin checks are carried out dailyReport on cycle count results and ensure that any discrepancies are resolved timeouslyEnsure stock take preparations are carried out correctly prior to all stock takes and ensure that the respective inventory records are in place and managedEnsure stock takes are carried out effectively and correctly as per the company and customer requirementsEnsure cycle count and stock take results are reported to senior management and clients as requiredEnsure all inventory records are correctly filed and easily accessible should they be required (Stock take, cycle counts, inventory investigations etc)Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports are completed and provided to the relevant managementEnsure that inventory KPI is maintained and reported onInvestigate inventory KPI failuresInvestigate stock variances and assist in provision of resolution actionsAnalyse reports with the aim of identifying solutions for improvement and or resolution of problem areas

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