Job Description

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operational

Daily allocation and monitoring of tasks and duties.

Ensure all supplier deliveries are received, checked, processed and put away within agreed timelines.

Notify appropriate departments when supplier non-conformance or shortage/overages are found, i.e. Buying, Procurement.

Authorize productivity tracking standards/assessments, supplies, and equipment needs.

Ensure all production returns are received, checked and put away within agreed timelines.

Liaise with appropriate departments when non-conformance or poor-quality returns are received.

Provide reports to Logistics Manager / Warehouse Manager as and when requested.

Produce internal performance reporting in order that throughput, quality and trends can be monitored and assessed.

Escalate issues to senior management within an appropriate time frame.

To implement systems, control and to ensure stock accuracy towards boats.

To ensure daily, weekly and monthly cycle done and reported on. Run and co-ordinate stock takes monthly and quarterly.

To investigate and resolve stock discrepancies that might occur.

To monitor the stock adjustments.

To implement systems and processes for the effective pick and packing of Joinery parts.

Plan, manage and maximizing all inventory functions and coordinates activities of, Receiving, Goods Return and Inventory.

Control miss-ship and requisitions and locating missing product as needed.

Continuous Improvement

Ensure continuous review and improvements of operational processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Attend and participate in Green Area meetings

Measurement of productivity indicates by DC (Unit/Hour) & demonstrated improvement.

Brief staff daily, weekly and monthly on operational targets and achievements

Culture, Communication and Collaboration - Arrange daily/weekly meetings with staff as appropriate to review overall team/individual performance.

Assist with strategy for new warehouse ventures.

Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to track success and/or recurring problems.

Risk Management

Ensure compliance to all Health and Safety legislation / guidelines for self and staff at all times.

Carry out internal health and safety audits as and when requested.

Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained at all times.

Operational Excellence

Own values and behaviour acceptable - Robertson and Caine values (Code of Conduct) demonstrated, Positive attitude; Professional reputation maintained as ambassador for Robertson and Caine; Proactive participation in own Balanced Scorecard process

Involved in, participate and practice all other criteria required for achieving overall best practice

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum experience required: Matric / NGF Level 4 and 3 to 5 years related experience (preferably in a warehousing environment).

Ideal: Diploma in warehousing, supply chain management or related Proven experience in inventory management with at least 3-5 years Inventory Management experience, stock control, or warehouse operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate must be proficient with MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.) and operational systems/software (Syspro).

Be able to multi-task and perform excellent communication, supervisory and customer service skills

Must be able to identify problems and resolve in a timely manner; possess a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize tasks and resources appropriately.

Ability to input, retrieve and analyse data

Promote an environment conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and effectiveness.

Hands-on commitment to getting the job done

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations

Strong organisational and time management skills

Inventory management

COMPETENCIES:

Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to analyse inventory data, interpret trends, and make data-driven decisions.

Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Problem-solving abilities.

Willing to work overtime when required

Must be able to work under pressure and maintain required standard

Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

Results orientated with the ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines.

Commercially and financially aware with experience in budgets.

Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritize.

Ability to present organised and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience.

Be flexible, adaptable, able and willing to modify activities and direction with an ever-changing business environment.

Knowledge of boat building - Techniques and process would be advantageous.

Ability to take full responsibility and accountability as per the scope of work.

Must be a diligent person with a high regard of mutual respect.

Reduce costs and make Process improvements.

Improvement Project management experience.

Kindly note, if no feedback is received within 4 weeks of the closing date, the applicant can then accept that their application has been unsuccessful. Unsuccessful candidates who attended an interview will be informed in writing of the reason as to why they have been unsuccessful.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

High School (matric) (Required)
Experience:

related( preferably in a warehouse environment): 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/11