Job title : Grain Operations and Inventory Specialist - GWK Trading, Durban ( Durban Port Warehouse)
Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Deadline : December 28, 2024
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Job Description Responsible for all GWK's inport and export inverntory in Durban port warehouses ensuring safe storage practices are followed as well as the overall adherence & compliance to quality and grading standards. Ensuring that the SOP's agreed with the warehouses are folowed. This will include the fumigation of inventory in warehouses as well as fumigation of shipping containers.
Requirements Grade 12 certificate Minimum 3 -5 years experience in warehousing, grading and fumigation of agricultural products Proven industry management experience of 3-5 years is essential All appropriate grain grading and storage/warehousing courses are essential - Grain grading certificates essential (Maize, Ground Nuts, Lucerne) Warehousing experience Fumigation certificates essential Knowledge of Food Safety Policies. Computer Literate in MS Office Code 8 Driver's License and own vehicle Willing to travel daily between Durban port warehouses. Clear Criminal Record Medically fit Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Duties and Responsibilities Inventory management of GWK stock in Durban Port warehouse Improve Sop's to ensure that stock are handled stored and pcked in the correct manner. Monthly stock take of all invenrtory including packaging material and fumigants. Control that the warehouses follow correct storage procedures as agreed in the SOP's. . Stock inspections for storage insects. Quality Assurance and Quality Control of export products, when product arrive at the warehouse or when it is dispathed or packed in contrainers Handling of quality discrepencies and damaged stock Claims report if quality or quantity problems occur. Execute grading of import and export loads from GWK (Lucerne, Maize, Pecan nuts, Ground Nuts / Peanuts and Cotton) according to regulations and standards. Fumigation on Import and export stock Arrange Repacking of damaged bags / goods Lucerne grading confirmations, weekly lucerne stock confirmation and ensure that packaging meets set standards. Handling Insurance claims and investigations of inventory. Sale of damaged product. Ensure equipment is of a functional standard, maintained and calibrated where applicable; Report any quality discrepancies directly to the senior; Daily inspections to confirm that truck inspections, container inspections and warehouse inspections are completed and correctly documented by the contracted warehouse personal. Audit all contracted warehouses ons amontkly basis and submit reports Provide general support to the department such as accurate tracking of stock control cards Excellent customer service including dealing with queries and complaints Be a GWK ambassador and a good team player.
Skills Required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Computer literate Project Management Responsible Punctual Conflict management Good administration skills Good Communication skills Initiative Teamwork Decision making Leadership skills
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