Job Description

Job Purpose


This role is accountable for providing specialist outputs within the inventory control function. It is responsible for effectively managing the availability, age and losses of stock as well as ensuring adequate delivery control mechanisms are in place. The Stock Clerk is ultimately accountable for ensuring all governance processes and documentation are followed and completed to ensure that any and all physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP.


Key Accountabilities and Outputs


Assist with Producing / Manufacturing and Delivering Products

Carry out efficient Inventory Control (Finished and Raw Materials) Conduct stock counts according to company standards and procedures Adhere to all physical pre stock take procedures Compile daily/weekly/monthly stock pack and have pack signed off by relevant parties Conduct ad hoc stock counts for unresolved variances / high value SKUs Check DC days of cover daily and communicate with Planning if required Govern Short Term Interval Control Ensure that all inter depot movement notes have been checked against inter depot gate register and filed Follow up on all In Transit shipments if not received Raise and drive resolution of any quality related issues

Conduct Proof of Delivery Control

Ensure all proof of delivery notes have been checked and accounted for Assist with resolving and correcting invoice queries

Manage Stock Age

Ensure FEFO principle is applied to stock movements by checking stock rotation daily, and compiling weekly stock age report

Adherence to Food Safety Requirements

Commitment to The Beverage Companys Food Safety policy and its objectives Compliance with all legal, regulatory and customer requirements Enforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practices Maintainhigh standardsof housekeeping and hygiene of equipment,facilitiesand work environment Collaborate with internal food safety team to realise the organisations goals of retaining GFSI certification and continuous improvement

General Operational, Financial Management

Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls Control cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-compliance Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls

Qualifications and Experience


Bachelors degree (3 years) / NQF level 7(Essential)

Up to 8yearsexperience(Operational Execution) Excel Intermediate

Key Qualities


Communication

Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks

Problem Solving

Proactive identification of functional problems, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on previous experience and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.

Relationships Maintained

Others in own work area

Behavioural Competencies


Accountability

Accomplishes assigned tasks and goals: takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives on track. Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes. Always acts in the companys best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.

Planning and Organising

Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines. Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively. Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful outcome.

Continuous Improvement

Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, best practice companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc. Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes

Customer Relations

Asks questions to identify customer needs or expectations Follows through and meets personal commitments to others on time Takes responsibilities seriously and consistently meets the clients expectations for quality, service, and professionalism. Shows a strong commitment to exceeding customer expectations Able to own responsibility for mistakes

Legal and Ethical Conduct

Keeps current with all the laws and company policies that govern ones work activities, or seeks counsel before acting Conforms with all laws and company policies that govern ones work activities Acts in accordance with conventional ethical and professional standards * Takes action to enforce legal, policy, ethical and professional requirements; exposes violations