Overview:
To oversee the and receipt of goods (inbound) and distribution of goods (outbound)- ensuring that incoming raw materials are efficiently managed & supplied to production and that customer orders are being fulfilled timeously and efficiently.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 school leaving certificate.
- National Diploma or relevant qualification in Inventory & Operations Management / Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
- Firm grasp / understanding of logistics activities and processes.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
Responsibilities:
Despatch and Raw Materials Stores
- Oversee the logging and tracking of required documentation in relation to all applicable deliveries and receipts
- The safe loading and offloading placement of material on vehicles.
- Ensure correct deliveries to customers.
- Report any damages to stock immediately to management.
- Identify and attend to bottlenecks and escalate to management.
- Monitor and maintain the Quality Management System within the logistics department.
- Ensure housekeeping and 5’s is maintained within the Logistics department.
- Oversee the correct packaging of all finished goods and raw materials
Customer Satisfaction
- Ensure customer satisfaction through professional and on time deliveries.
- Communicate with customers and management about delivery times and special requests.
- Escalate any short deliveries to customers and management immediately.
Stock Takes and Cycle Counts
- Responsible for the execution of monthly stock takes.
- Analyse and interpret stock variance reports and highlight non-conformances.
- Daily cycle counts – analyse SOH report daily and report on variances.
Moving Machinery
- Daily checks on truck/forklift/stacker inspection reports.
- Check load tests for lifting equipment.
- Track license expiry dates for all drivers of moving machinery including license renewals for trucks.
FIFO System
- Ensure FIFO system is followed in Finished goods and Raw materials stores.
Administration
- Ensure exceptions are cleared on SACO system weekly.
- Ensure that employees hours approved are in line with actual hours worked.
- Assist with the resolution of pay queries.
- Ensure that daily reports are updated and displayed.
People Management
- Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment.
- Mentor and coach team to promote improved performance levels
- Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
- Assist to resolve grievances and disputes
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities for improvements.
