Stock Controller - GQEBERHA
Saint-Gobain
- Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 3-year Supply Chain degree or equivalent
- 3 - 5 years relevant experience in supply chain disciplines.
- Computer Literacy (specifically advanced SAP ,MS Office: Excel)
- Exposure stock management process redesign.
- Written and verbal communication.
- Solid experience of stock handling, logistics and warehousing
- Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques
- Must have strong problem solving skills
- Strong analytical skills combined with excellent business acumen.
- Must have a hands-on approach to work.
- Inventory management and stock management processes.
- Apply continuous improvement principles to inventory management policies and procedures aligned with the business requirements.
- Measure and drive performance improvement in key operational and profitability metrics such as stock record accuracy (SRA) - Target 99% stock accuracy.
- Ensure inventory holding policies, procedures and processes are documented.
- Refine processes with Finance to ensure proper stock treatment and compliance with ICRF.
- Effective control of FIFO principles and practices (RM and FG).
- Audit inventory management process compliance for Weber sites.
- Review and audit inventory master data accuracy.
- Report and escalate slow moving stock and ensure action (sell / scrap) is taken by relevant stakeholders.
- ABC/XYZ anlaysis and implementation
- Engage, present and gain agreement from relevant business stakeholders on inventory management strategies.
- Coordinate planning and execution of physical inventory and maintenance item counts (Cycle counts, Month end counts and year end counts)
- Establish and manage product and location specific safety stock levels.
- Provide support and guidance on the placement (location) of inventory to the Operations and Logistics team.
- Consult with Management teams regarding challenges or constraints.
- Warehouse/Production stock bookings.
- Spend time in warehouses to coach on the topic, physically review and validate, clean where needed, recommend improved processes / management action.
- Conduct random audits on stock putaway placements: 100% accuracy
- Conduct random audits on stock picking accuracy: 100% accuracy
- Assist with stock queries
- Monitor and maintain all quality restricted stock to ensure that it is not picked and dispatched to customers.
- Ensure all quality restricted stock is isolated on the floor and moved to restricted ware (Quality) in SAP.
- Responsible to maintain a working and practical housekeeping plant.
- Work close with H&S on all relevant stacking requirements and execution of such.
- To create an efficient working environment through clear communication
- All such duties and/or activities assigned by management/board as and when required.