Job Purpose
- To control all inbound stock storage processes to optimize inventory and service levels across the warehouse.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Optimization
Implement inventory level benchmarks in terms of optimal stock cover across all warehouses.Conduct stocktakes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.Conduct daily cycle counts.Control stock level days in accordance with Company standards.Proactively identify and report on overstocking, under-stocking or out of stock scenarios and engage with applicable role-players within the warehouse in order to address the misalignment and resolve promptly.Identify and facilitate the exit of stock items that could pose risk of expiration and or redundancy by communicating with principals).Analyse and implement corrective measures to stabilise inbound flow and inventory peaks.Control the allocation of bay time windows.Sign off on invoice verification on inbound stock.Control inbound claims relating to non-conforming products from principals.Ensure that applicable purchase orders and scheduled agreements are valid and applicable at all times.Coordinate stock exit and take-on.Facilitate and follow up on product recall and isolation instructions.Identify and report poor performing or dormant stock items.Communicate low stock levels to call centers.Effective Teamwork and Self-Management
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately.Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.KPI’s
Stock level days.Stock accuracy and reconciliation.Cycle count coverage.Over, under and out-of-stock occurrences.Expiries and redundancies.Bay time window control.Key Relationships
Internal
Broader planning team.SHEQ and risk management.Finance team.Call Centre.Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job
Qualifications and Experience
Matric.Diploma or at least one year certificate in Warehouse / Logistics Management.Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.3 years relevant experience in a FMCG distribution and storage environment.Skills and Competencies
Behavior Standards
Be brilliant at the basics.Face the brutal facts.Smash the silos.Lead with integrity, respect and energy.Be curious and challenge change.Take accountability for results and people.Knowledge
Stock control principles and tools.SHEQ legislation and ISO standards.Warehouse management.Skills
System skills (SAP MM and BW, MS Office skills prerequisite).Verbal and written communication.Computer literacy.Interpersonal.Logical thinking.Analytical thinking.Numeracy.Organizational awareness.Attributes
Logical.Compliance focused.Initiative and assertive.Tolerant of stress and pressure Grading panel.Proactive.Attention to detail.Deadline driven.People orientated.Able to interact at all levels of the organization.