Job Description

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.

Skills Required