Stock Manager
MinimumRequirements:Matric (Grade 12)A minimum of a B Comm or B. Degree in Logistics, Transport, Business Management or Finance.A minimum 5 years operational experience in warehousing and stock controlA minimum of 3 years in a management role Understanding of key business cost driversFinancial and business modeling experienceStock management experienceResponsibilities:
Stock Management and reconciliation
Ensure that all stock transactions are accounted for and the system inventory levels are reflective of physical inventory within the warehouse.Ensure that customer accounts are reflective of the stock that is physically delivered.Analyse of the stock management environment and identification of critical risk areas.Investigate and provide recommendations for redesigning warehouse processes specifically related to stock management and movement.Execute the management & control of finished goods stock inventory.Ensure the effective execution & accurate accounting of stock movements via secondary distribution.Ensure the effective execution & accurate accounting of stock movements via primary distribution.Support the regional teams in the management of stock.Reconcile all the quantity of the loads delivered to customers on SAP in order to minimize loss and wastage.
Document Management and Reporting
Ensure the monitoring and investigations of daily variances in order to provide weekly reports.Managing the proof of delivery to customers and manage queries that may arise.Investigate customer queries and ensure timeous resolve.Manage and Maintain the CHEP accounts and keep records of the transactions.
Managing compliance and Quality
Ensure that Stock Management practices are adhered to, at all times.Ensure the effective execution of customer claims processes & Proof of Deliver (POD) delivery requirements.Manage audit documentation and Sarbox procedures and ensure that these are utilised for the effective auditing and meeting RACM requirements.Ensure compliance to operational standards in line with SCMAT (Stock and Management Practices) and flag and communicate deviations as and when they occur.Maintain the effective execution of the stock management policies and procedures.Monitoring of key KPIs relating to stock management and control.Management of stock management systems and software applications to ensure effective utilization within warehouse facilitiesExecute the analysis of stock reconciliations to ensure accuracy (quality) and to identify opportunities and issues.Implement stock counting procedures, systems, and processes and the standardization of these across all warehouse facilities.Maintain quality assurance and roll out of TPM FIFO principles.
Drive Performance Improvement
Oversee daily stock count to ensure optimal reporting.Structure and facilitate problem-solving using suitable resources and appropriate techniques to eliminate root cause and close loops.Manage gaps using a formal process to track problems and their resolution.Identify and prioritize performance improvement opportunities using key KPIs and appropriate analysis.Plan, implement and manage performance improvement projects.
People and Stakeholder Management
Manage the team effectively in order to achieve the goals, high engagement levels, and quality work outputs.Manage and ensure regular engagements with team to ensure alignment and the addressing of needs and risks as they may arise. Maintain the knowledge and application of the PERFORM Way.Manage and allocate work to achieve productivity through working on opportunities to minimise waste and control fixed and variable costs.Align team activities to optimise processes through supporting and implementing continuous improvement opportunities and optimising process capability.Manage and maintain the management accountability to the Risk Manager on stock-related issues and mitigations on losses and non-compliance.Maintain interaction with distribution, production, external customers and sales when required.Experience in logistics and business software systemsExperience and understanding of SAP stock management transactions
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