Despatch Controller (Exports) - Lilianton at AECI Limited

Job Description    

Despatch

• Ensure that stock being despatched is packed according to export packaging standards and instructions
• Ensure that palletised product is shrink-wrapped and packed according to laid-down procedures
• Verify the correct stock has been picked and placed
• Before releasing the product for removal from the premises and signing the delivery note, a standard dangerous goods check list must be completed and must ensure that all relevant documentation has accompanied the export order
• To check to ensure that product is packed and load in such a manner so as to avoid cross contamination
• To ensure that containers are packed, loaded and sealed in a safe manner as per packing specifications

Receipt of Product from Production

• Offload receipts from Production and ensure that no stock from Production is offloaded without the authority of the Export Despatch Controller
• To ensure the accurate recording of job cards
• Identify and report any quality issues
• To ensure that finished product is placed in the correct racks, so as to avoid cross contamination of product
• Ensure that the FIFO system is maintained

Housekeeping

• To ensure that all stock is stored in the correct manner in line with the agreed procedures

Returns/ Credit Notes

• Validate returned product and check returns

Returns to Plants

• Report any damaged goods that need to be returned to the rework stores/warehouse for rework

Receipt of Product from Third Party Suppliers

• Check stock and on occasion, receipt goods directly into Syspro

General

• To prepare, co-ordinate and participate in stocktakes
• To prepare and assist with the reconciliation of variances post stocktakes for all export warehouses
• Required to conform to relevant SHEQ rules and regulations as per company policy
• Day to day document control

Qualifications & Experience    

• Minimum educational requirement Grade 12
• A diploma or certificate in logistics, supply chain or transport economics would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3-4 year’s relevant experience in logistics, distribution, production or warehousing as a Despatch Controller
• Must be able to drive a Forklift as well as Reach Truck, be medically fit to drive a Forklift/Reach Truck and be in possession of a valid Forklift/Reach Truck driver’s license.