Purpose of the Job
Carry out inventory procedures within an operation or as allocated in line with Value inventory procedures and customer inventory requirements. Ensure all reports are managed and maintained and inventory accuracy levels are maintained at all times.
Operational
- Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures relating to the management and control of inventory are known, understood and followed
- Understand and know how to make use of the various systems in the business
- Carry out inventory related investigations and queries needing resolution and sustainable corrective, action and driving the required actions
- Ensure that NCRs / NCPs / IOs are raised and completed for all areas required as identified during inventory processes and investigations
- Ensure that stock is accounted for at all times and that claims and damages are managed and kept to a minimum
Storage
Ensure consolidation of pallets in the replenishment areas to improve utilisationConduct 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 understood and appliedEnsure that physical and system aligns in terms of product, location and quantityMeasure obsolete stock as well as expired / non moving stockMaster Data and WMS
Ensure that master data (product master) is maintained and managed in all operations for the purpose of accurate inventory levelsEnsure that the product information is correctly uploaded upon receivingEnsure that WMS functionality is understood and correctly used and applied as requiredBook-to-Book, Cycle Counts and Stock Takes
Ensure that book-to-books are carried out as per the required frequency and that all variances are investigated and resolved timeouslyEnsure 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 Value 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)Reporting
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 areasMinimum Requirements
Grade 12 (Matric)Logistics / warehouse / business management diploma / degree beneficial3 years of experience in the logistics / warehouse industry with inventory knowledgeSkills Requirements
Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent verbal and written communication skillsOrganisation and planning skillsAbility to identify discrepanciesData analytics and problem-solving skills#J-18808-Ljbffr