Warehouse Controller

We are a Supply Chain and Sales & Merchandising partner adding value to your business through a fully integrated, temperature-controlled network in Southern Africa.
But we are also more than that. We are people serving people. While we boast the best in tech and infrastructure, our people are our greatest resource. With our skilled, curious, can-do people at the forefront, our assets become your assets, our service your solutions.
Vector's vehicle fleet includes a food industry first in 'multi-temperature' vehicles enabling the company to service business across frozen, chilled and ambient temperature zones on a single delivery.
Job PurposeTo oversee the safe receipt in a production environment on stock integrity, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods for PBCS, thereby meeting Principal requirements on deadlines and committed service levels and reducing costs.
Key ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the Warehouse Manager and/or Logistics Manager and the transport management team to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.Drive the implementation of improvements in PBCS warehouse operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency.Ensure the implementation of warehouse best operating practices and standardized procedures/practices throughout the warehouse.Manage the system for keeping PBCS stock control systems up to date and plan future capacity requirements based on forward planning on volumes from production and Distribution.Control and monitor PBCS inventory levels and replenishment processes.Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse(s) by planning and implementing new design layouts in conjunction with the Warehouse Manager/Logistics Manager; inspecting facilities and equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.Manage PBCS operational requirements by deploying warehouse operational and administrative employees and following up on work results.Continuously consider cost-reducing strategies over all activities of the warehouse.Manage the housekeeping of the warehouse(s) and surrounding area.Plan the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and ensure special requirements for certain stock, such as Fresh goods are met.Manage the system of picking, checking and loading to ensure productivity and compliance targets are met.Ensure that all tasks, activities and operations that are carried out on the day shift are coordinated with night duties and activities.Effectively and in a timely manner communicate with the Logistics Manager and Warehouse Manager regarding any issues, exceptions or problems occurring on the night shift that warrant their attention.Ensure customer orders are filled and loaded on trucks in the proper order as described in the loading SOP to achieve best utilization per load.Ensure that all orders are executed out of the warehouse, goods are not damaged in the process of loading and product integrity is within specifications of loading.Manage the execution of the transport plan for PBCS.Oversee returns and the document process back into SAP via returns process, on QA inspection, temperature, and detail analysis on identification on returns on a Factory report for Sign off.Perform regular system health checks regarding replenishments, transfers, returns not completed on standard General Management practices.Warehouse Administration ManagementOversee the warehouse administration, ensuring that all goods receipting and issuing documents are accurately and promptly processed and signed off. Monitor the warehouse billing status, paperwork is complete as a pack on operation requirements on Picking slip, Stock exit, QA temperature checks, weighbridge slip, and Pallet slip is complied. Ensure computerized administration and automated storage and retrieval systems are accurately maintained. Analyze and provide the inventory report, IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, goods age report, consumption report, manpower status report to the Logistics Manager. Audit daily labor and billing reports.
Warehouse Maintenance ManagementOversee the planned and unplanned maintenance of warehouse equipment, ensure Job card process is following with Engineering.
Customers Service Level ManagementResolve issues encountered around damaged or short stock on complaints.
Risk ManagementEnsure ISO compliance throughout the warehouse(s), including health and safety and food safety. Conduct daily health inspections and risk compliance inspections incorporating:
Forklift inspectionsLighting inspectionsReach truck inspectionsFacility inspectionsDamaged stockParticipate in the risk committee and in HIRA work studies. Ensure warehouse compliance with all national and provincial legislation and regulations, international SHERQ standards and with company and Principal policies in a Poultry industry. Ensure the safeguarding of warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols on site and at the back door of PBCS.
Team ManagementMonitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback. Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives. Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of the full organizational talent management tool set. Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation. Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.
RelationshipsINTERNAL
Transport team
Production / Distribution planning team
SHEQ and risk management
Processing / production team
Finance administration team
Service providers on site
EXTERNAL
Customers
Service Providers
Principle on site
Transport contractors
Qualifications and ExperienceNational Diploma in Warehouse/Logistics Management
Valid Code EB drivers' license
4 - 6 years' experience in a warehouse environment, 3 of which in a Supervisory / Team Leader position.
Behavioral StandardBe brilliant at the basics.
Face the brutal facts
Smash the silos
Lead with integrity, respect and energy.
Be curious and challenge change.
Take accountability for results and people.
KnowledgeStock control principles and tools
Inbound, outbound and stock handling practices
SHEQ legislation and ISO standards
Warehouse management & Supply Chain
SkillsSystem skills (SAP MM and BW, MS Office skills prerequisite)
Verbal and written communication
Computer literacy
Interpersonal
Logical thinking
Analytical thinking
Numeracy
Organizational awareness
AttributesLogical
Compliance focused.
Initiative and assertive
Tolerant of stress and pressure
Proactive
Attention to detail.
Deadline driven.
People orientated

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