Head Inventory & Stores Coordination at City of Cape Town

Requirements

• A relevant qualification (NQF7) degree or advanced diploma in Operations, Logistics Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Commercial or similar in the field
• At least five (5) years’ supervisory or management experience in warehouse/stores environment
• An understanding of supply chain management processes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
• Experience in project management principles and people management
• Ability to manage diverse groups across multiple stores
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence
• Advanced experience with Materials Management Modules of ERP Systems (SAP Materials Management), e.g. SAP R3
• Sound knowledge of Local Government legislation, supply chain policies and procedures. MFMA MMC Certification is an added advantage. If the candidate does not have it, he/she will be required to complete it within two years.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and control between 5-10 stores
• Manage inventory and stock control processes to ensure sound
•  financial and administrative control
• Maintain security of all stores areas
• Manage physical stock taking
• Ensure proper asset management
• Manage and coordinate stores and inventory by optimising stock levels by ensuring appropriate planning and levels of stock to prevent stock outs
• Safeguard the City’s inventory and stock to minimise shrinkage and inventory variances
• Ensure compliance to occupational health and safety Act, regulations and policies
• Manage Human Resources
• Facilitate and manage stock tenders and contracts
• Manage internal R&M/CAPEX projects in order to attain benchmark spend and allotted time frames
• Prepare management reports
• Monitor and control expenditure within budget limits
• Attend and respond to customer queries
• Collate information and conduct investigations
• Ensure compliance to the Inventory and Stores Management business processes.
• Continuous liaison with customers to improve service and minimize complaints
• Achieve Service Delivery Improvement Plan Targets
• Implement SCM Business Improvement Plan
• Improve stock turn rate and attain set benchmark
• Manage slow moving items to reduce obsolescence
• Manage building and equipment maintenance
• Manage risk, audit and governance.