Manager, Inventory, Logistics

Location:

Kempton Park

Job Posting

Title:

Manager, Inventory, Contract Logistics

Time Type:
Full time

• 3-year Logistics, Engineering or Supply Chain Management degree, or 3 year equivalent diploma OR;
• 5 years minimum relevant experience in Inventory / Warehouse Management with in-depth experience in all job-related requirements listed below
• Advanced Computer literacy Level in MS Word and Outlook
• Excellent knowledge of ERP and WMS systems
• Highly proficient in Excel/PowerPoint for data management and reporting

• Min 5 years’ relevant experience in a warehouse environment.
• Extensive knowledge of Inbound, Outbound, Cycle-counting and Return processes and workflows.
• Proven knowledge and experience in root cause analysis and problem solving, including investigating and troubleshooting of stock discrepancies, incident reporting and CAPA reporting.
• Min 3 years proven skills in Planning, Organising, Directing, Controlling & Monitoring cycle counting programs and wall to wall stock takes.
• Excellent communication skills and ability – be able to communicate assertively at all levels internally and externally.
• Min 3 years’ people manage experience.
• Strong attention to detail and high quality of work.
• Must be able to meet and manage customer expectations and ensure compliance to Policies, Regulations, Work Instructions and Workloads.
• A sound understanding of the Supply Chain.
• Commercial acumen to understand our inventory related contractual SLA’s with clients and our liability in the event of non-conformance.
• Good interpersonal skills for client account management.
• A good understanding of MRP and inventory management principles.
• Very good mathematical & analytical skills.
• Own vehicle and driver’s license.
• Ability to work extended hours / after hours.
• Ability to support other sites within Gauteng when required e.g. wall to wall count planning and execution Audit preparation, execution and support relating to internal and client inventory audits.

• Retail DC Experience
• Project management experience
• High EQ
• Effective leadership skills
• Excellent client relationship history
• System enhancement experience
• Team involvement
• Deadline Driven
• Self-Motivator
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to plan long term
• Negotiation and conflict management skills

• Responsible for the inventory management and control of daily / weekly / monthly deliverables in order to consistently exceed all inventory related SLA’s with clients.

Commercial and Client Focus:

• Understand the customer's business and operational requirements.
• Understand the customer's inventory and inbound requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contractual SLAs and KPIs.
• Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements and responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with operational processes, audit requirements, and customer standards.
• Investigate, manage, and close CAPAs relating to inventory and inbound operational deviations.
• Ensure client queries are resolved accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Participate in customer meetings and operational reviews.

• Manage all inbound receiving activities to ensure compliance with service level agreements.
• Ensure ASNs, receiving documentation, and system transactions are accurately processed.
• Ensure timely unloading, receiving, putaway, and stock availability.
• Manage inbound exceptions including shortages, overages, damages, and documentation discrepancies.
• Monitor inbound productivity and operational performance.
• Ensure all inbound SOPs and work instructions are adhered to.
• Drive operational efficiency within the inbound function.
• Ensure…