Officer: Warehouse (Inventory)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To co-ordinate all aspects of inventory control, and to maintain inventory levels needed to meet the required demand of end users.

Key Performance Areas:

• Analyse all aspects of inventory control and maintain inventory levels needed to meet the demands of end users.
• Review and authorize purchases of goods.
• Review out-of-stock situations and request expediting.
• Review and confirm requirements quantities with users to ensure procurement of correct materials.
• Execute the suggestions of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system, with the purpose of achieving the optimum levels in stock.
• Update the planning parameters (re-order point/maximum stock levels) of the material planning operations.
• Maintain inventory control systems with the purpose of achieving the optimum levels in stock.
• Monitor expiry date rotation, shelf life extensions and stock for inspections.
• Ensure that the warehouse management system is accurately updated for all inventory transactions and adjustments.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of all inventory at multiple locations in line with the requirements of the operation.
• Convert planned orders into purchase requisitions.
• Liaise and negotiate with end users regarding incorrect quantities reserved and returns thereof.
• Resolve queries with end users regarding deviations on reservations due to unit of issue or any other related problems.

Requirements and experience:

• Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects.
• B- Tech / Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain management or related field.
• 3 Years general materials, warehouse management and inventory management experience.
• Relevant Exposure in the Mining Industry would be an added advantage.
• Valid Code B/BE Drivers License.