Purpose of the JobCarry out inventory procedures within an operation or as allocated in line with Value inventory procedures and customer inventory requirements. Ensure all reports are managed and maintained and inventory accuracy levels are maintained at all times.Key ResponsibilitiesGeneralEnsure that the Standard Operating Procedures relating to the management and control of inventory are known, understood and followed.Understand and know how to make use of the various systems in the business.Carry out inventory-related investigations and queries needing resolution and sustainable corrective action, driving the required actions.Ensure that NCRs/NCPs/IOs are raised and completed for all areas required as identified during inventory processes and investigations.Ensure that stock is accounted for at all times and that claims and damages are managed and kept to a minimum.StorageEnsure consolidation of pallets in the replenishment areas to improve utilisation.Conduct spot checks on bin locations to ensure bin accuracy.Ensure that the product is correctly handled to ensure that product quality is maintained and no damages occur.Ensure that all units of measure are understood and applied.Ensure that physical and system aligns in terms of product, location and quantity.Measure obsolete stock as well as expired/nonmoving stock.Master data and WMSEnsure that master data (product master) is maintained and managed in all operations for the purpose of accurate inventory levels.Ensure that the product information is correctly uploaded upon receiving.Ensure that WMS functionality is understood, correctly used and applied as required.Book-to-book, cycle counts, and stock takesEnsure that book-to-books are carried out as per the required frequency and that all variances are investigated and resolved timeously.Ensure cycle counts are carried out daily as required to maintain high stock accuracy levels with minimal losses.Ensure empty bin checks are carried out daily.Report on cycle count results and ensure that any discrepancies are resolved timeously.Ensure stock take preparations are carried out correctly prior to all stock takes and ensure that the respective inventory records are in place and managed.Ensure stock takes are carried out effectively and correctly as per the Value and customer requirements.Ensure cycle count and stock take results are reported to senior management and clients as required.Ensure all inventory records are correctly filed and easily accessible should they be required (Stocktake, cycle counts, inventory investigations etc).ReportingEnsure that daily, weekly and monthly inventory reports are completed and provided to the relevant management.Ensure that inventory KPI is maintained and reported on.Investigate inventory KPI failures.Investigate stock variances and assist in the provision of resolution actions.Analyse reports with the aim of identifying solutions for improvement and or resolution of problem areas.Minimum RequirementsGrade 12 (Matric).Logistics/warehouse/business management diploma/degree beneficial.3 years of experience in the logistics/warehouse industry with inventory knowledge.Skills RequiredComputer literate.Good communication skills.Organisation skills.Ability to identify discrepancies.Ability to analyse data.
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