Job Description

Supply Chain



Accountable for quality, standards, service and desired outputs within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. May be responsible for work of others.



Job Purpose



To ensure that the balance between great Customer Service and Cost Compression is struck by satisfying Customer Demand in a Safe, efficient and effective manner with continuous improvement being top of mind.



Key Accountabilities and Outputs



Health, Safety and Environment



Maximum Safe Pallet stacking heights complied with



Site housekeeping standards maintained using the 5S philosophy



Ensure adherence to site safety standards as head of Safety, Health and Environmental Committee



Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation



Conduct Planned Job Observations.



Ensure adherence to site safety standards and critical member of Safety, Health and Environmental Committee in line with the OSH Act.



Ensure the safe operation of vehicles in accordance with the Road Traffic Act within and outside of the Distribution Centre.



Ensure compliance to all relevant legislation and support a safe environment for The Beverage Companys Employees, Contractors and Visitors.



Enhanced Customer Service



Maintain good Customer relations by delivering on promise consistently.



Feedback on all Customer comments, queries and suggestions within the service level agreement.



Supervision of all Forklift Drivers and Pickers.



Feedback on queries, complaints, incorrect loading and picking conducted to prevent recurrence.



Turn around Times in Warehouse is met as per standard



Effective stock quality management



Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied



Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading



Effective inventory management



Participation in handover process before and after every shift



Accurate stock counts performed when requested



Maintain clear and effective communication with Stock Clerk, Warehouse Controller and Warehouse Supervisor Management and Leadership



Ensure that The Beverage Companys Vision, Mission, Values and strategic goals are communicated and understood by all Employees and Contractors.



Employees are managed in accordance with The Beverage Companys Performance Management philosophy.



Provide on the job coaching and mentoring to promote continuous improvement.



Manage Employees in a manner that maintains a healthy Industrial Relations climate.



Employee punctuality, Time and Attendance managed to meet operational requirements and within budget confines.



Ensure that all Employees are conversant/compliant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures.



Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles



Ensure that all independent check conducted of all loads to ensure correct quantities of split and full pallets



Accurate recording of returns



Facilitate efficient loading and unloading of vehicles



Maintain clear and effective communication with Warehouse Controller / and other team members



All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed



Routine Responsibilities



Perform physical inventory counts and investigate variances.



Physical activity to be recorded in the ERP system to promote visibility and good governance.



Engage with the Distribution Controller to execute loading inline with the Load Plan.



Resourcing plans to be developed in line with volume forecasts.



Ensure efficient and accurate picking and loading of Distribution vehicles.



Ensure that vehicles are loaded within the TAT standard.



Equipment operated safely within Manufacturers specifications and compliant with the OHS Act.



Validate Time and Attendance/Overtime for clocking Employees



Adherence to Food Safety Requirements



Commitment to The Beverage Companys Food Safety policy and its objectives



Ability to understand and implement all food safety requirements



Adherence to and the enforcement of Food Safety Policies, SOPs and PRPs



Compliance with PPE requirements including jewellery policy



Compliance with personal hygiene requirements in accordance with the organisations code of practice



Active engagement in all training including competency testing



Regular practice of hand washing and sanitising



Prevention of cross-contamination of products no allergens allowed in the manufacturing facility



Responsible for raising any food safety risk to the relevant personnel such as the Team Leader or Food Safety personnel



Reporting of any illness or communicable disease before the commencement of shift



Compliance with all legal, regulatory and customer requirements



Enforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practices



Maintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene of equipment, facilities and work environment



Informed and vigilant on food defense and food fraud risks



Promote, encourage and continuously grow the organisations food safety culture



Maintain zero compromise on product quality and safety



Collaborate with internal food safety team to realise the organisations goals of retaining GFSI certification and continuous improvement



Financial Management



Continuously seeks financial optimisation opportunities and demonstrates an Entrepreneurial outlook.



Monthly financial performance analysed, necessary plans put in place to correct if required with detailed commentary supplied.



Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures



Qualifications and Experience



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



Upto 2 years experience (Supervisory) FMCG



MS Excel; MS Word; SAP; E Mail; MS PowerPoint



Key Qualities



Communication



Detailed verbal or written instructions or requests to employees or contractors



Problem Solving



Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.



Relationships Maintained



Others in own work area