Warehouse Controller at Distell

The Role

Applications are invited to apply for the above mentioned position to be based at Supply Chain, Paarl Cluster within the Warehouse department . The successful applicant will report to the PPL Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure timeous supply of products to depots and within agreed service levels through competent and empowered personnel.
• Apply and execute effective stock management principles
• Ensure control of and report on all stock variances
• Effective management of finished goods
• Ensure that quality & risk management standards, policies and procedures are adhered to within the department.
• Ensure efficient truck and forklift utilisation and the loading of contracted transport.
• Achieve efficient truck turnaround times.
• Maintain/control export service levels.
• Managing write offs and losses within the Warehouse/Exports environment.
• Effective management of subordinates.
• Attainment of subordinates’ training and development plans to meet business objectives.
• Applying leadership skills to ensure competent and motivated staff.
• Facilitate Empowering Excellence meetings and ensure compliance to Mini business operating standards within team.
• Responsible for all post-production SAWIS related activities to ensure the timeous release of certified product to the trade

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Minimum of a senior certificate (Grade 12).
• A tertiary qualification within the Logistics/Warehousing study fields will be advantageous.
• 3 – 4 years warehouse/export experience in a leadership role.
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency is essential.
• Experience on the SAP administration system will be advantageous.
• The ability to develop a clear vision for subordinates and involving team members in creating a shared vision.
• The ability to utilise the appropriate leadership style and develop individual capabilities.
• The ability to develop new ideas and to create new concepts and solutions to problems.
• The ability to organise and utilise resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates.
• The ability to implement prescribed productivity and work flow methods and to ensure smooth execution of stock control within the Warehouse.
• Knowledge of all packaging and warehouse management principles.
• The ability to manage a warehouse through space utilisation, effective delivery and human resources utilisation.
• Knowledge of all stock control management principles.
• The ability to manage the stock control process through procedure and process adherence

Reference number: 16830       

Closing Date: 14 September 2020