Inventory Controller at Value Logistics

Purpose of the Job

• Carry out inventory procedures within an operation or as allocated in line with inventory procedures and customer inventory requirements. Ensure all reports are managed and maintained and inventory accuracy levels are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities
Operational 

• Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures relating to the management and control of inventory are known, understood and followed
• Understand and know how to make use of the various systems in the business
• Carry out inventory related investigations and queries needing resolution and sustainable corrective, action and driving the required actions
• Ensure that NCRs/NCPs /IOs are raised and completed for all areas required as identified during inventory processes and investigations
• Ensure that stock is accounted for at all times and that claims and damages are managed and kept to a minimum

Storage

• Ensure consolidation of pallets in the replenishment areas to improve utilisation
• Conduct spot checks on bin locations to ensure bin accuracy
• Ensure that product is correctly handled to ensure that product quality is maintained and no damages occur
• Ensure that all units of measure are understood and applied
• Ensure that physical and system aligns in terms of product, location and quantity
• Measure obsolete stock as well as expired/non moving stock

Master Data and WMS

• Ensure that master data (product master) is maintained and managed in all operations for the purpose of accurate inventory levels
• Ensure that the product information is correctly uploaded upon receiving
• Ensure that WMS functionality is understood and correctly used and applied as required

Book-to-Book, Cycle Counts and Stock Takes

• Ensure that book-to-books are carried out as per the required frequency and that all variances are investigated and resolved timeously
• Ensure cycle counts are carried out daily as required to maintain high stock accuracy levels with minimal losses
• Ensure empty bin checks are carried out daily
• Report on cycle count results and ensure that any discrepancies are resolved timeously
• Ensure stock take preparations are carried out correctly prior to all stock takes and ensure that the respective inventory records are in place and managed
• Ensure stock takes are carried out effectively and correctly as per the Value and customer requirements
• Ensure cycle count and stock take results are reported to senior management and clients as required
• Ensure all inventory records are correctly filed and easily accessible should they be required (Stock take, cycle counts, inventory investigations etc)

Reporting

• Ensure that daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports are completed and provided to the relevant management
• Ensure that inventory KPI is maintained and reported on
• Investigate inventory KPI failures
• Investigate stock variances and assist in provision of resolution actions
• Analyse reports with the aim of identifying solutions for improvement and or resolution of problem areas

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Logistics/warehouse/business management diploma/degree beneficial
• 3 years of experience in the logistics/warehouse industry with inventory knowledge

Skills Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organisation and planning skills
• Ability to identify discrepancies
• Data analytics and problem-solving skills