Warehouse Stock Controller at RCL Foods

This position exists to control all inbound stock storage processes to optimise inventory and service levels across the warehouse. Make operational and scheduling decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility. Solve most operational and resourcing problems within the ambit of responsibility identify and implement focused innovations, particularly those that will improve stock control, lower the associated risk and/or lower costs.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma or at least one year certificate in Warehouse/Logistics Management.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license.
• 3 years relevant experience in a FMCG Distribution and Storage environment.
• System skills (SAP MM and BW prerequisite).
• Computer literacy (MS Office prerequisite).

Knowledge:

• Stock control principles and tools.
• SHEQ legislation and ISO standards.
• Warehouse management.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inventory Optimisation:

• Implement inventory level benchmarks in terms of optimal stock cover across all warehouses.
• Conduct stock-takes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Conduct daily cycle counts.
• Control stock level days in accordance with Company standards.
• Proactively identify and report on overstocking, under-stocking or out of stock scenarios and engage with applicable role-players within the warehouse in order to address the misalignment and resolve promptly.
• Identify and facilitate the exit of stock items that could pose risk of expiration and or redundancy by communicating with principals).
• Analyse and implement corrective measures to stabilise inbound flow and inventory peaks.
• Control the allocation of bay time windows.
• Sign off on invoice verification on inbound stock.
• Control inbound claims relating to non-conforming products from principals.
• Ensure that applicable purchase orders and scheduled agreements are valid and applicable at all times.
• Coordinate stock exit and take-on.
• Facilitate and follow up on product recall and isolation instructions.
• Identify and report poor performing or dormant stock items.
• Communicate low stock levels to call centres.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self- development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleagues expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Closing Date: 16th, June 2022