Dry Goods Controller - Paarl Cluster, Nederburg at Distell

About the job

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at the Paarl Cluster, Nederburg. The successful applicant will report to the Planning Procurement & Logistics Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure a timeous supply of quality dry goods to production within agreed service levels through competent and empowered personnel.
• Apply and execute effective stock management principles
• Ensure control of and report on all stock variances
• Effective management of dry goods and raw material
• Ensure that quality & risk management standards, policies and procedures are adhered to within the department.
• Ensure efficient truck and forklift utilisation.
• Achieve efficient truck turnaround times.
• Managing write-offs and losses within the Dry goods environment.
• Effective management and coaching of subordinates.
• Attainment of subordinates’ training and development plans to meet business objectives.
• Applying leadership skills to ensure competent and motivated staff.
• Facilitate Empowering Excellence meetings and ensure compliance with Mini business operating standards within the team.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• A tertiary qualification within the Logistics/Warehousing study fields
• 3 – 4 years experience in a leadership role within Dry goods and Raw Materials environment
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office (especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency) is essential.
• Experience with the SAP administration system will be advantageous.
• The ability to develop a clear vision for subordinates and involve team members in creating a shared vision.
• The ability to utilise the appropriate leadership style and develop individual capabilities.
• The ability to develop new ideas and to create new concepts and solutions to problems.
• The ability to organise and utilise resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates.
• The ability to implement prescribed productivity and workflow methods and to ensure smooth execution of stock control within the Warehouse.
• Knowledge of all packaging and warehouse management principles.
• The ability to manage a warehouse through space utilisation, effective delivery and human resources utilisation.
• Knowledge of all stock control management principles.
• The ability to manage the stock control process through procedure and process adherence.