Inbound Planner Raw Materials at Belgotex Floors

Description
To achieve operational excellence within the Inbound Department incorporating functions in the following areas: planning of production work orders, planning of export sales orders, dispatch export orders, co-ordinate production returns and in so doing ensure that customer requirements and company objectives and service levels are met. 

SPAN OF CONTROL 

• This role is responsible for managing all inbound issuing, receiving, and dispatching processes, collaborating with other team members as well as the Department Manager. 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS 

• Tracking and coordinating of daily raw materials issuing to production departments,
• production returns and receiving of local and imported raw materials.
• Managing, evaluating, and reporting on warehouse productivity.
• Supervising the daily activities and staff effectively, resulting in continuous improved service levels to internal and external customers and achieving optimum labour utilization. 
  •        Participating and coordinating of audits as and when required. 
  • Ensure that the warehouse is always in a highly presentable state and audit ready. 
•       Ensure internal customer satisfaction through professional and on time deliveries. 
  • Communicate with customer services and sales representatives regarding local and export sales orders, freight details, loading times and special handling requests. 
  • Understand and execute the planning process involved with raw materials issuing and receiving in the raw materials warehouse.
  • To liaise with the procurement department and receive purchase orders.
•        Implementation of more efficient means of streamlining the distribution process. 
  • Ensure accurate administration for transaction excellence. 
  • Manage and adhere to SHE programmes and OHS act. 
  • Ensure department’s consumable needs are met. 
•        Ensure transporters are debriefed, paperwork is filled, and queries resolved. 
•        Managing risk control, ensure security, safety, and good housekeeping.
  • Monitor forklift driver performance to ensure good customer service both internally and externally. 
  • Prevent and act on all security or risk issues and ensure that risks are dealt with proactively. 
  • Be always security conscious.
• Report all safety hazards, incidents, and near misses to manager.
• Ensure housekeeping is kept to 5S standards. 

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 / Matric with a pass in Maths/Maths Lit and English
• National diploma in logistics/ Supply Chain management or equivalent qualification is preferable.
• Computer Literate on ERP systems and MS Packages
• Minimum 3 years relevant logistics and warehouse experience in a similar role within a relevant industry. 
   

REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge and skill:

• At least 3 years previous experience in a dispatch /warehouse environment
• Knowledge of distribution center, logistics and supply chain operations 
• Customer service orientated. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and under pressure. 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Excellent planning, organizing and decision-making skills. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Computer literate – D365 knowledge and excel.
• Ability to work in a strong team environment. 
• Ability to develop workplace procedures and documentation. 
   

COMPETENCIES: INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR LEVEL

• Valuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.
• Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Earning Trust - Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments while disclosing own positions; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenges.
• Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Customer Orientation - Placing a high priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and acting; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs.
• Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how detailed; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Safety Focus - Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others’ safety, upholding safety standards.
• Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.
• Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Influencing - Using effective involvement and persuasion strategies to gain acceptance of ideas and commitment to actions that support specific work outcomes.
• Technology Savvy- Leveraging one’s practical knowledge and understanding of recent technology tools, solutions, and trends to improve work results, solve work problems, and take advantage of new business opportunities.