Stock Controller - Germiston Plasters at Saint-Gobain

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• The role will primarily focus on the strategic management and control of Gyproc Plasters’ inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels for sales and production while working with the respective plants and other stakeholders.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 year Supply Chain diploma/degree or equivalent
• SAPICS certificate advantageous
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience in supply chain disciplines.
• Computer Literacy (specifically advanced SAP ,MS Office: Excel)
• Exposure stock management process redesign.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Solid experience of stock handling, logistics and warehousing
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques
• Must have strong problem solving skills
• Strong analytical skills combined with excellent business acumen.
• Must have a hands-on approach to work.
• Inventory management and stock management processes

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Apply continuous improvement principles to inventory management policies and procedures aligned with the business requirements.
• Measure and drive performance improvement in key operational and profitability metrics such as stock record accuracy (SRA) – Target 98% stock accuracy and cycle count accuracy (CCA).
• Ensure inventory holding policies, procedures and processes are documented and trained out.
• Refine processes with Finance to ensure proper stock treatment and compliance with ICRF.
• Effective control of FIFO principles and practices (RM and FG).
• System leadership of SFA system
• Audit inventory management process compliance for the plant.
• Review and audit inventory master data accuracy.
• Report and escalate slow moving stock and ensure action (sell / scrap) is taken by relevant stakeholders. 
• ABC/XYZ anlaysis and implementation in line with the National inventory manager.
• Engage, present and gain agreement from relevant business stakeholders on inventory management strategies. (Supply chain team and other plants)
• Coordinate planning and execution of physical inventory and maintenance item counts (Cycle counts, Month end counts and year end counts)
• Establish and manage product and location specific safety stock levels.
• Provide support and guidance on the placement (location) of inventory to the Operations and Logistics team.
• Consult with Management teams regarding challenges or constraints.
• Lead and conduct problem solvings where required and ensure closure.
• Warehouse/Production stock bookings.
• Spend time in warehouses to coach on the topic, physically review and validate, housekeeping and 5S implementation and compliance where needed, recommend improved processes / management action.
• Conduct random audits on stock putaway placements: 100% accuracy
• Conduct random audits on stock picking accuracy: 100% accuracy
• Assist with stock queries
• Assist with Customer Claims
• Monitor and maintain all quality restricted stock to ensure that it is not picked and dispatched to customers.
• Ensure all quality restricted stock is isolated on the floor and moved to restricted ware (Quality) in SAP.
• Responsible to maintain a working and practical housekeeping plant.
• Work close with H&S on all relevant stacking requirements and execution of such.
• To create an efficient working environment through clear communication & WCM tools.
• Ensure compliance to the external audit requirements (e.g. ISO 14001, 45001)