Job Description

BE PART OF THE WORLDxe2x80x99S LARGEST LOGISTICS COMPANY

Deutsche Post DHL Group is the worldxe2x80x99s leading logistics and mail company.

Wexe2x80x99re one of the worldxe2x80x99s largest employers, operating in over 220 countries and territories. Wexe2x80x99re Europexe2x80x99s largest postal service, partner for eCommerce and pioneers in secure digital communication. Wexe2x80x99re number one in contract logistics and international express delivery, and a leader in the forwarding business.

Join us and youxe2x80x99ll be working for a global company thatxe2x80x99s focused on service, quality and sustainability, and using the power of global trade to connect people and improve lives.

And not just for our Customers, but for every member of our Group too.

At DHL Supply Chain South Africa wexe2x80x99re looking forxe2x80xa6

Vacancy

Inventory Lead

Business Overview

This is a busy, fast paced operation which offers many challenges and opportunities for the right person. This position is based at Boksburg, Gauteng.

Role Outline

To ensure that all procedures pertaining to all functions within the administration department are carried out with the utmost professionalism. Ensuring all financial functions within the depot are carried out and the client is billed correctly. To plan, co-ordinate, supervise and report upon the work activities of the inventory team, providing effective communication, leadership, motivation, training & development. Responsibility for maintaining and managing inventory integrity. Responsibility for managing and minimising DHL's contractual stock loss liabilities. To continuously strive to improve the physical inventory process. Maintenance Tool (training needed)

Resources

xc2xb7 All employees, Departmental Managers Performance Indicators

General Accountabilities

xc2xb7 Team Management

xc2xb7 Effective leadership and management of the operational and administrative teams

xc2xb7 Plan, manage and adjust staffing levels to meet operational requirements

xc2xb7 Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members

xc2xb7 Deliver team member performance reviews, development and/or succession planning as appropriate

xc2xb7 Facilitate effective communication

xc2xb7 Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)

xc2xb7 Ensure company policies are communicated, applied and enforced

xc2xb7 Work in collaboration with other DHL sites to maximise efficiencies and best practice

xc2xb7 Ensure accurate control of inventory up to and beyond the KPI levels expected by the customer and DHL

xc2xb7 Full responsibility of Stock take i.e. planning, preparation, physical counting of stock and manage all stock counts and audits of inventory

xc2xb7 Develop & maintain effective inventory process, incorporating warehouse management systems

xc2xb7 Produce accurate stock Key Performance Indicator reports, analyse and recommend changes to Standard Operating Procedures to enhance accuracy and operational effectiveness

xc2xb7 Consistently achieve established key performance indicators for productivity, accuracy and housekeeping.

xc2xb7 Put in place procedures to monitor and minimise stock losses

xc2xb7 Daily recons on storage types and ensure that inventory team meets daily targets

xc2xb7 Monitor all stock movements within warehouse and ensure report on issues

xc2xb7 Constant communication with operational team

xc2xb7 Train team members to ensure that inventory control procedures are fully implemented

xc2xb7 Implement procedures to maintain cycle counting and perpetual inventory

xc2xb7 Understand DHL's stock loss contractual liability and ensure any potential risk is effectively mitigated

xc2xb7 Produce timely and accurate management information & reports as required, to Senior Management on a daily, weekly / monthly basis

xc2xb7 Manage all disciplinary and grievance issues (complaints) in line with HR policy

xc2xb7 Manage and motivate inventory team - ensure adequate inventory team cover available across all operational shifts

xc2xb7 Budget Management

xc2xb7 Drive and develop team culture.

xc2xb7 Compliance with statutory and company policies and procedures

xc2xb7 To ensure stock protection is maintained.

xc2xb7 To ensure daily monitoring of stock procedures

xc2xb7 Team Building and Morale Management

xc2xb7 Responsibility for all issues relating to Health & Safety and the Environment.

xc2xb7 Liaise with clients on stock control issues

xc2xb7 Translate, Analyze and deliver customer needs through effective operations

xc2xb7 Ensure daily or weekly workload planning and volume forecasting routines are accomplishe

xc2xb7 Investigate all stock losses and adjustments

xc2xb7 Maintain appropriate information / reporting systems to monitor Depot performance on an ongoing basis

xc2xb7 Manage the PI process

xc2xb7 Assist in the preparation of and control of direct expenses budget by investigating variances with a focus on overtime and other variable costs (stock losses)

xc2xb7 Ensure accurate inventory administration of all aspects of the warehouse

xc2xb7 Organise and lead the focus on improved productivity levels

Qualifications

xc2xb7 Matric / Grade 12 Certificate

xc2xb7 Diploma in Inventory Management - Desirable

xc2xb7 3 - 4 yearsxe2x80x99 experience

Skills/Competencies/Experiences

xc2xb7 Excellent organisational skills

xc2xb7 Minimum of 1 year experience of team management

xc2xb7 Good analytical and numerical skills

xc2xb7 Customer Management at a senior level

xc2xb7 Experience change manager

xc2xb7 Succession planning & development of key managers

xc2xb7 Finance/Profit & Loss Management

xc2xb7 Person needs good understanding of distribution

xc2xb7 Excellent HR and IR Skills

xc2xb7 Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation and planning skills

xc2xb7 Excellent communicator (verbal & written)

xc2xb7 Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

xc2xb7 Fully computer literate (MS Office Advanced, SAP)

xc2xb7 Relationship management/cultural appreciation

xc2xb7 Impact and influence

xc2xb7 Negotiation Skills

xc2xb7 Acquisition appraisal and management

xc2xb7 Project Management

xc2xb7 Team Development

xc2xb7 Excellent communication skills

xc2xb7 Analytical approach to problem solving

xc2xb7 Process management skills

xc2xb7 Report writing skills

xc2xb7 Presentation skills - preparation and delivery

xc2xb7 Complete and scrutinise reconciliations

Languages

xc2xb7 English - Fluent

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