Zambia Transit Controller - JHB at Ivanhoe Mines

Purpose of the role:

Oversee the on time receiving and dispatch of bags and Stock flows in all Zambia Intransit Warehouses, and ultimately creating an accurate stock inventory.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Stock Control 

• Manage the Control all Stock arrivals and dispatches at all Zambia Transit Warehouses.
• Ensure all details are updated on the Software System accurately and on time.
• Follow up on the Tracking report that identifies trucks offloaded and ensure Good Received advise has been received for updating on the system.
• Ensure all stock is moved on a FIFO basis.

Loading Order of Transshipment vehicle

• Create Loading order for cargo departing from a Zambia Transit Warehouse.

Data Analysis and Reporting 

• Maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, transactions, and product information
• On time reporting of all Stock Levels, including Stock in Receiving and dispatch Holding areas.
• Identify any stock inconsistencies by matching the Warehouse data with our own data.
• Analyse all data on the company’s Inhouse Software system for accuracy.
• Ensure warehouses record all stock received against the correct Buyer.

Tracking and retiring of all Vehicles 

• Follow up on any vehicles that are delayed to the warehouse based on the normal transit time to the warehouse from the Mine.
• Close off tracking on the Software system, once confirmed receipted into Port warehouse.

Effective Communication and Collaboration 

• Build and maintain relationships with all LSP’s.
• Provide guidance to all Logistics Service providers on any failings and ensure they understand the importance of timeous data accuracy.
• Assist and support colleagues, fostering a collaborative and cooperative team culture.

Experience required: 

• Minimum Qualification - Advanced Higher certificate is preferred 
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• 2-3 years of experience in logistics, warehouse management, or inventory control.
• Proven track record in effectively managing and controlling inventory within a warehouse or logistics setting.
• Experience in Commodity Stock Control is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data.

Personal Competencies should include:

• Must be able to liaise confidently and establish excellent working relationships.
• Good Communication skills and able to communicate with different cultures.
• Ability to identify risks and improvements.
• Dynamic self-starter that doesn’t need to be told what to do and how to do it and comfortable working independently and equally within a team.
• Operate in a collaborative manner and focus on Output, not Input.
• Excellent attention to detail and handle pressure.
• To be energetic with good follow through skills.