Inbound Inventory Controller at Belgotex Floors

Key Accountabilities and Outputs:

Inbound Logistics

•  Move raw materials from production output bins and store in storage bins in the Raw Material Warehouse.
• Accurately record destination storage bin for the raw materials.
• Receive goods and process goods receipt transactions on relevant systems.
• Physically inspect goods for damages.
• Verify goods received for damages.
• Issue raw materials and packaging as per requests from the various production departments.
• Issue raw materials to production against relevant production order documentation and process goods issue transactions on relevant systems.
• Issue yarn and fibre to Outbound Logistics against relevant sales order documentation and process goods issue transaction on relevant systems.
• Process returns for all unused issues.

Warehousing, Inventory and Logistics

Ensure all inventory procured or manufactured by the company is managed to ensure that:

• Inventory losses through damages, theft, obsolescence, or other shrinking factors are minimized.
• Inventory is stored in a manner that prolongs the life of the goods and maintains the quality standard of the original product.
• Perform regular cycle counts and full inventory counts to establish accuracy of actual stock vs system stock and proactively address variances.
• Plan space within the warehouses and inventory locations to make the most of the given floor space.
• Inventory locations are well marked, logically assigned and at any time clearly indicated the categorization or types of goods that must be stored therein.
• Inventory is stored relative to its velocity, so that distances between storage and issuing areas are minimized.
• Inventory is issued using FIFO or similar methods to maintain a high level of fresh stock.
• Inventory transactions are processed on the inventory system to maintain the integrity of the inventory count, and to accurately reflect actual material movements taking place in the real world.
• Implement effective controls to ensure inventory receipts and issues are accurately recorded and reflected in the source system.
• Inventory storage complies with relevant safety and regulatory aspects in terms of fire security, stacking heights, stacking weights etc.
• Store inventory in a manner that optimizes any taxation benefits that may apply.
• Manage SARS Rebate inventory to ensure compliance to SARS requirements.

Safety, Health, Environment – We Tread Softly

• Report all safety hazards, incidents and near misses.
• Ensure housekeeping is kept to 5S standards.
• Conduct forklift checks and complete checklists

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric with Math’s is essential.
• Supply Chain Diploma / Degree is preferable
• Valid Forklift License
• 3 to 5 years relevant logistics and warehouse experience in a similar role within a relevant industry
• System and application knowledge e.g., 5S, ERP, MRP, WMS systems is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications is essential.
• Previous experience working in logistics and warehousing is essential.