Warehouse Controller -JHB

Purpose of Position

To provide efficient day-to-day support for procurement and logistics department.

Duties & Responsibility

• Receives inbound deliveries from customers, suppliers, and Courier / Freight Companies,
• Checks if the delivered goods match with the invoice and Purchase Order.
• Inspects the shipments if there is no sign of damage on the packaging prior to signing the delivery note / invoice.
• Mark the received goods to ensure that FIFO principle is maintained.
• Amend Purchase order (if necessary) and then perform Goods receipt process on SAP (MIGO)
• Pack the goods into the relevant Storage Locations / bins.
• Responsible for picking the goods and dispatch them for delivery to customers.
• Operates the warehouse forklift and other materials moving equipment.
• Share Proof of deliveries and related invoices with Logistics Team Lead for further handling.
• Prepares and issue delivery notes and hand-out documents to be signed by the Logistics Team Lead for all stock items to be delivered.
• Prepares, prints, and attached shipment labels as per Company standards.
• Performs stock transfers in-and-out and between storage locations when necessary.
• Runs weekly stock reports such as GR-IR, obsolete stock, dead stock for reporting submission
• Manages demo and trial stock
• Responsible for the general housekeeping of the Stores.
• Responsible for all packing and preparation of shipments (local and exports)
• Maintain an up-to-date record of audit trails for the warehouse (Picking Slips, Delivery Notes, etc)
• Filing / management of records, archiving and storage requirements.
• Regular Stock take of RMA inventory as required
• Participation in Audit, Stocktaking and assist Shared Services.
• Compliance with The Company Mining Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures,
• Participation in audits and compliance with instructions given in respect to the health and safety of himself / herself and the safety of others
• Submissions of monthly stock reports
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Critical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (in particular, MS Word and Excel)
• Sound working knowledge of general inventory program applications
• Sound working knowledge of SAGE / SAP ERP purchase order module is desirable, although training will be available on The Company's internal systems
• “Can do” attitude
• Willingness to go the extra mile for customers (internal and external)
• High level of personal drive and motivation
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in and contribute to team building environment
• Ability to set day to day priorities within overall priority listing
• Strong problem solving, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications and experience

· Grade 12

· Further tertiary qualification in Logistics will be advantageous.

· 2 -3 years’ experience in warehousing and storekeeping

· SAP Materials Management Module essential

Major Challenges / Problem Solving:

Dealing with conflicting priorities

Decisions Expected

Own Authority

• Setting of day-to-day priorities within overall priority listing
• Make recommendations for service delivery improvements where necessary
• Expenditure for parts and components within allowable limits
• Creating build orders for assembly team
• Advising Business Unit Manager of business risk areas as they are identified

Referred to Higher Authority

• Approval for expenditure over allowable limits
• Any decision that will adversely affect budget
• Clarification of business priorities or urgent escalations

Working Relationships

Most Frequent Contacts Purpose

Logistics Manager Direction and supervision; setting of priorities; training and development.

Cross-skilling in production areas and processes

Logistics Team Lead Supervision and regular guidance

Assemblers Provision of supply requirements in a timely manner

HW Technical & RMA Team Liaise regarding new products and assembly techniques

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