Warehouse Operator Specialist, Inventory Control at DSV

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary Qualification advantageous
• 3 years minimum relevant experience in supply chain warehousing
• Good knowledge of WMS systems
• Good knowledge of Inventory Management software / apps
• Excel (Intermediate)

Job Related Requirements

• Min 3 years’ relevant experience in a warehouse environment
• Extensive knowledge of Inbound, Outbound, Cycle-counting and Return processes and workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and ability – be able to communicate assertively at all levels internally and externally.
• A good understanding of inventory management principles
• Ability to work extended hours / after hours
• Audit / Stock-take preparation, execution and support relating to internal and client inventory audits.
• Added Advantages for the role
• FMCG / Pharma experience & understanding
• Effective leadership skills
• Deadline Driven
• Self-Motivator
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Main purpose of the role
• Responsible for the inventory management and control of daily / weekly / monthly deliverables in order to consistently exceed all inventory related client SLA’s.

Duties and Responsibilities

Inventory Management:

• Proactively control the risks associated with inventory.
• Monitor and correct the inadequate or inappropriate inventory, to meet the demands of sales e.g. stock shortage.
• Action the high inventory levels e.g. FIFO, Obsolete and Slow-moving stock, on client request.
• Daily system to system balancing: Manage and correct inventory movement records on WMS and ensure correction on client system so that DSV and client systems are always aligned
• Control the security over inventory which could result in loss, theft or misappropriation, etc.
• Plan and execute cycle counts, wall to wall counts, ABC analysis counting and various other processes in line with the KPI and contractual obligations.
• Ensure Material Master and Bin Master is maintained, updated and actioned as required.
• Control, quarantined and damaged stock, this includes inspections, scrapping processes, etc.
• Ensure inventory processes are followed in operations and admin
• Manage system enhancement process
• Ensure Returns are processed quickly and accurately
• Ensure virtual locations (such as Suspense) within WMS never age more than 5 days and are accurately processed;
• Ensure CAPA is actioned on all serious and/or recurring inventory issues / queries.

Subordinates:

• Roles and Responsibilities: Ensure that your subordinates have clear job descriptions in place indicating their detailed roles and responsibilities;
• Performance Management: Ensure that all key subordinate deliverables are performance measured and managed;
• Leadership and motivation: Ensure that you are fair and consistent with your staff, lead by example and keep them well informed of company objectives and relevant news;
• Training and Development: Ensure that your subordinates are multi-skilled in their roles and receive relevant internal and external training