Job Purpose
This role is accountable for providing specialist outputs within the inventory control function. It is responsible for effectively managing the availability, age and losses of stock as well as ensuring adequate delivery control mechanisms are in place. The Stock Clerk is ultimately accountable for ensuring all governance processes and documentation are followed and completed to ensure that any and all physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP.
Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Assist with Producing / Manufacturing and Delivering Products
- Carry out efficient Inventory Control (Finished and Raw Materials)
- Conduct stock counts according to company standards and procedures
- Adhere to all physical pre stock take procedures
- Compile daily / weekly / monthly stock pack and have pack signed off by relevant parties
- Conduct ad hoc stock counts for unresolved variances / high value SKUs
- Check DC days of cover daily and communicate with Planning if required
- Govern Short Term Interval Control
- Ensure that all inter depot movement notes have been checked against inter depot gate register and filed
- Follow up on all In Transit shipments if not received
- Raise and drive resolution of any quality related issues
Conduct Proof of Delivery Control
Ensure all proof of delivery notes have been checked and accounted forAssist with resolving and correcting invoice queriesManage Stock Age
Ensure FEFO principle is applied to stock movements by checking stock rotation daily, and compiling weekly stock age reportAdherence to Food Safety Requirements
Commitment to The Beverage Company’s Food Safety policy and its objectivesCompliance with all legal, regulatory and customer requirementsEnforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practicesMaintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene of equipment, facilities and work environmentCollaborate with internal food safety team to realise the organisations goals of retaining GFSI certification and continuous improvementGeneral Operational, Financial Management
Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processesDrive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systemsEnsure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controlsControl cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-complianceEnsure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controlsQualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree (3 years) / NQF level 7 (Essential)
Up to 8 years’ experience (Operational Execution)Excel IntermediateKey Qualities
Communication
Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasksProblem Solving
Proactive identification of functional problems, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on previous experience and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.Relationships Maintained
Others in own work areaBehavioural Competencies
Accountability
Accomplishes assigned tasks and goals : takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives on track.Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes.Always acts in the company’s best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.Planning and Organising
Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines.Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively.Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful outcome.Continuous Improvement
Increases performance expectations when success has been achievedSeeks out sources of information, including trade associations, “best practice” companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processesCustomer Relations
Asks questions to identify customer needs or expectationsFollows through and meets personal commitments to others on timeTakes responsibilities seriously and consistently meets the clients’ expectations for quality, service, and professionalism.Shows a strong commitment to exceeding customer expectationsAble to own responsibility for mistakesLegal and Ethical Conduct
Keeps current with all the laws and company policies that govern one’s work activities, or seeks counsel before actingConforms with all laws and company policies that govern one’s work activitiesActs in accordance with conventional ethical and professional standardsTakes action to enforce legal, policy, ethical and professional requirements; exposes violations