Warehouse Controller at Tiger Brands

The Job at a Glance 

Responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of finished goods warehouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You Will Do

• Ensure timeous cycle counting practices and procedures are stringently adhered to 
• Minimize waste write offs and product damage
• Control Forklift fleet.
• Manage the stock in the finished goods warehouse to minimise risks such as damages and spoilage.
• Management of safety standards in warehouse 
• Management of discipline in warehouse
• Effective management of human resources: promote small group activities
• Management of British Retail Consortium (BRC) system in warehouse.

What Will You be Measured on?  

• Stock management (stacking)                                             
• Stock management (correct loading)                    
• Stock management (house keeping)                    
• Pallet account management
• Staff development - Waste reduction

QUALIFICATIONS

What You'll Bring to the Table?

Core Knowledge

• Good people and interpersonal skills. 
• Sound working knowledge of warehousing and distribution
• Computer literate; MS Office; Proteus; Oracle
• Ability to implement SOP’s and inspire /demand ethical conduct
• Delegation skills
• Planning and work scheduling
• Ability to manage a team
• Understanding of stock management
• Good oral and written communications
• Problem solving and decision making ability

Academic

• Minimum matric and relevant tertiary qualification in stock control / warehousing or Logistics 

Experience

• 2 - 3 years' experience in warehousing and distribution environment 
• Computer Literacy
• Identification of products as per product code.
• Stock Management experience.

Behavioural 

•  Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to think strategically 
• Good Innovative thinking skills